Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
AGENDA
Thursday, April 4, 2019 9:00 a.m.
NOTE See the last page for details about access for people with disabilities, translation services
and meeting broadcasts.
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AGENDAS ONLINE
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COMMISSION MEMBERSHIP
Caltrans (ex-officio) Tim Gubbins City of Capitola Jacques Bertrand City of Santa Cruz Sandy Brown City of Scotts Valley Randy Johnson City of Watsonville Trina Coffman-Gomez County of Santa Cruz Greg Caput County of Santa Cruz Ryan Coonerty County of Santa Cruz Zach Friend County of Santa Cruz John Leopold County of Santa Cruz Bruce McPherson Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Aurelio Gonzales Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Ed Bottorff Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Mike Rotkin
The majority of the Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
NOTE LOCATION THIS MONTH City of Watsonville Council Chambers
275 Main St, #400 Watsonville, CA
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1. Roll call
2. Oral Communications Any member of the public may address the Commission on any item within the jurisdiction of the Commission that is not already on the agenda. The Commission will listen to all communication, but in compliance with State law, and may not take action on items that are not on the agenda. Speakers are requested to sign the sign-in sheet and state their name clearly so that their names can be accurately recorded in the minutes of the meeting.
3. Additions or deletions to consent and regular agendas
CONSENT AGENDA
All items appearing on the consent agenda are considered to be minor or non-controversial and will be acted upon in one motion if no member of the RTC or public wishes an item be removed and discussed on the regular agenda. Members of the Commission may raise questions, seek clarification or add directions to consent agenda items without removing the item from the consent agenda as long as no other Commissioner objects to the change.
MINUTES
4. Accept minutes of the January 17, 2019 Interagency Transportation Advisory Committee meeting
5. Approve draft minutes of the March 7, 2019 Regional Transportation Commission meeting
6. Accept draft minutes of the March 21, 2019 Budget and Administration/ Personnel Committee meeting
POLICY ITEMS
No consent items
PROJECTS and PLANNING ITEMS
No consent items
BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES ITEMS
7. Accept status report on Transportation Development Act (TDA) revenues
8. Accept report on Measure D projects, revenues, and distribution
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ADMINISTRATION ITEMS
9. Adopt a resolution accepted at the March 7, 2019 RTC meeting acknowledging and celebrating Luis Pavel Mendez’s, Deputy Director, 25 years of service to the SCCRTC (Resolution)
INFORMATION/OTHER ITEMS
10.Accept monthly meeting schedule
11.Accept correspondence log
12.Accept letters from RTC committees and staff to other agencies
a. March 8, 2019 letter from Guy Preston, Executive Director, to Susan Bransen, Executive Director of the California Transportation Commission, regarding the Santa Cruz County Rail Project Updates
13.Accept miscellaneous written comments from the public on RTC projects and
transportation issues - none
14.Accept information items - none
REGULAR AGENDA
15.Commissioner reports – oral reports
16.Director’s report – oral report (Guy Preston, Executive Director)
17.Caltrans report a. District Director’s report b. Santa Cruz County project updates
17a.City of Watsonville Public Works Update – Oral report (Murray Fontes, Principal Engineer)
18.Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Proposed Budget
(Luis Mendez, Deputy Director)
a. Staff report b. Resolution approving the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 Budget c. Actual and Estimated Transportation Development Act Revenues d. Measure D revenue forecast for FY 2019-20 from HDL Services e. Measure D 30-year Revenue Projections for 2019 f. Measure D 5-year distribution estimates for Measure D revenue
recipients
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19.Next meetings
The next RTC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Capitola City Council Chambers, 240 Capitola Ave., Capitola, CA. The next Transportation Policy Workshop meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the RTC Offices, 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA.
HOW TO REACH US
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 phone: (831) 460-3200 / fax: (831) 460-3215
Watsonville Office 275 Main Street, Suite 450, Watsonville. CA 95076 phone: (831) 460-3205 email: [email protected] / website: www.sccrtc.org
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Written comments for items on this agenda that are received at the RTC office in Santa Cruz by noon on the day before this meeting will be distributed to Commissioners at the meeting.
HOW TO STAY INFORMED ABOUT RTC MEETINGS, AGENDAS & NEWS
Broadcasts: Many of the meetings are broadcast live. Meetings are cablecast by Community Television of Santa Cruz. Community TV’s channels and schedule can be found online (www.communitytv.org) or by calling (831) 425-8848.
Agenda packets: Complete agenda packets are available at the RTC office, on the RTC website (www.sccrtc.org), and at all Santa Cruz County public libraries.
For information regarding library locations and hours, please check online at www.santacruzpl.org or www.cityofwatsonville.org/public-library
On-line viewing: The SCCRTC encourages the reduction of paper waste and therefore makes meeting materials available online. Agendas are typically posted 5 days prior to each meeting. To receive email notification when complete agenda packet materials are posted to our website please visit sccrtc.org/about/esubscription/
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HOW TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission does not discriminate on the basis of disability and no person shall, by reason of a disability, be denied the benefits of its services, programs, or activities. This meeting location is an accessible facility. If you wish to attend this meeting and require special assistance in order to participate, please contact RTC staff at 460-3200 (CRS 800/735-2929) at least three working days in advance of this meeting to make arrangements. People with disabilities may request a copy of the agenda in an alternative format. As a courtesy to those persons affected, please attend the meeting smoke and scent-free.
SERVICIOS DE TRADUCCIÓN/ TRANSLATION SERVICES
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TITLE VI NOTICE TO BENEFICIARIES
The RTC operates its programs and services without regard to race, color and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person believing to have been aggrieved by the RTC under Title VI may file a complaint with RTC by contacting the RTC at (831) 460-3212 or 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 or online at www.sccrtc.org. A complaint may also be filed directly with the Federal Transit Administration to the Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20590.
AVISO A BENEFICIARIOS SOBRE EL TITULO VI
La RTC conduce sus programas y otorga sus servicios sin considerar raza, color u origen nacional de acuerdo al Titulo VI del Acta Sobre los Derechos Civiles. Cualquier persona que cree haber sido ofendida por la RTC bajo el Titulo VI puede entregar queja con la RTC comunicándose al (831) 460-3212 o 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 o en línea al www.sccrtc.org. También se puede quejar directamente con la Administración Federal de Transporte en la Oficina de Derechos Civiles, Atención: Coordinador del Programa Titulo VI, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590.
Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission Interagency Technical Advisory Committee (ITAC)
FINAL MINUTES Thursday, January 17, 2019, 1:30 p.m.
SCCRTC Conference Room 1523 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
ITAC MEMBERS PRESENT Piet Canin, Ecology Action Murray Fontes, Watsonville Public Works Stephanie Hansen, County Planning Paul Hierling, Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) Justin Meek, Watsonville Community Development Wondimu Mengistu, Santa Cruz METRO Kailash Mozumder, City of Capitola Public Works and Planning Proxy Claire Fliesler, Santa Cruz Planning and Public Works Proxy Gus Alfaro, Caltrans District 5 Planning Pete Rasmussen, Santa Cruz METRO Steve Wiesner, County Public Works
RTC Staff Present: Rachel Moriconi and Anais Schenk Others Present: Kelly McClendon and Audrey Ogden, Caltrans District 5 Planning; Lee Otter, California Coastal Commission (CCC)
1. Call to Order: Chair Fontes called the meeting to order.
2. Introductions: Self introductions were made.
3. Oral Communications: A webcast will be held on March 1, 2019 on SB743 CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines regarding measuring and mitigatingtransportation impacts.
4. Additions, deletions, or changes to consent and regular agendas: None.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Committee unanimously approved a motion (Fliesler/ Mozumder) approving the consent agenda, with all members present voting “yes”.
5. Approved Minutes of the October 18, 2018 ITAC meeting
6. Received Measure D Quarterly Revenue Updates
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REGULAR AGENDA
7. Status of Ongoing Transportation Projects
Santa Cruz - Claire Fliesler reported on the construction that has started on the San LorenzoRiver bicycle/pedestrian trestle. Lee Otter noted that the Coastal Commission is very excitedabout the project.
Capitola – Kailash Mozumder reported that Capitola has completed construction of RSTPX-funded sidewalks on 38th Avenue and 2018 slurry seal projects. Park Avenue storm damagerepairs are in design. Design of Park Ave sidewalks is nearing completion, with constructionscheduled for summer 2019. The city has initiated the AB2766-funded adaptative traffic signalsystem project on 41st Avenue, which includes intersections between Clares Street andBrommer/Jade Street, and integration with three Caltrans traffic signals.
Caltrans – Kelly McClendon announced that Gus Alfaro is the new Caltrans District 5 Planningliaison to Santa Cruz County. Audrey Ogden reported that Caltrans will be holding a partnerkickoff meeting in February on the District’s active transportation plan, with public outreachplanned for Spring 2019. This will be the first District plan in the state and will serve as amodel for other Caltrans Districts. Gus Alfaro encouraged agencies to attend the 2019Caltrans Planning Conference in February, which will focus on emerging trends intransportation.
AMBAG – Paul Hierling reported that AMBAG is hosting a Planning Directors Forum at the endof January and will be soliciting input on the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan(MTP)/Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) work plan and timeline.
METRO – METRO is developing its computer aided dispatch/automatic vehicle location(CAD/AVL) project, which includes real-time bus arrival information. METRO is also acquiring14 buses, including 4 articulated buses to be used for UCSC routes and 10 commuter busesfor the Highway 17 Express Bus service.
Ecology Action – Piet Canin reported that Ecology Action is working with local agencies inpreparing safe routes to schools plans for 46 grade schools in Watsonville, the County ofSanta Cruz, Scotts Valley, and Seaside/Marina. Ecology Action assisted with the San LorenzoRiver Trestle groundbreaking event, which had over 300 participants. Ecology Action will startwork on the Scotts Valley Active Transportation Plan this spring.
RTC - Anais Schenk reported that at its meeting on 1/17 the RTC approved the Phase 2Progressive Rail contract. A pre-construction meeting is being held with the constructioncontractor for the Bike Route Signage project. Environmental documents for the Highway 1Corridor and 41st Ave-Soquel Drive Auxiliary Lanes projects were certified.
County – Steve Wiesner reported that the County submitted a planning grant application for acountywide active transportation plan and the planning department is starting to work onupdating the circulation element of the general plan. The Redwood Road bridge project is onhold during the rainy season. The 2017 storm damage repairs on Bear Creek Road at PM 2.0and Blue Ridge Road in Boulder Creek are nearly completed. The County will be starting workon two Highway Safety Improvement Program-funded (HSIP) countywide striping and
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guardrail replacement projects. The county completed 2018 Measure D-funded road resurfacing projects and the Granite Creek Road/Branciforte Drive resurfacing project in the fall of 2018.
Watsonville - Murray Fontes reported the STIP/HSIP-funded Airport Boulevard project is under construction. Watsonville submitted a Caltrans planning grant application for Main Street and parallel roads.
8. Draft 2019 Legislative Program
Rachel Moriconi provided an overview of the RTC’s draft 2019 Legislative Program andrequested input from the committee. Committee members suggested modification tolanguage regarding zero fatalities safety programs and goals, emphasized the need for federalfunding for storm damage repairs, importance of Transportation Development Act (TDA)funds for local programs and projects, support reducing utility rates for transit electricvehicles, and support modifying the state’s definition of disadvantaged communities. LeeOtter noted that the priority project list is in line with Coastal Act policies, especially projectsalong the rail corridor. Ms. Moriconi requested that agencies submit any additional commentsto her by January 28, 2019.
9. Highway 9/San Lorenzo Valley (SLV) Complete Streets Corridor Plan Outreach
Brianna Goodman provided an overview of the Draft Highway 9/San Lorenzo Valley CompleteStreets Corridor Plan and public outreach plan. She encouraged ITAC members to review thedraft plan, attend informational open houses, and provide input on the draft plan through anonline survey or via email by February 15, 2019. Piet Canin suggested that bike andpedestrian access to schools in Felton be the highest priority and asked if sharrows could beadded on sections of Highway 9 where there is insufficient space for bicycle lanes or standardshoulders. Kelly McClendon and Steve Wiesner discussed options for sharrows,implementation and maintenance.
10. Caltrans Draft Corridor Planning Guidebook
Kelly McClendon reported on the draft Caltrans Corridor Planning Guidebook. It serves asguidance on the process and policies for developing corridor plans, linking state and regionalplans, and serves as framework for implementation of multimodal projects. While the priorTransportation Concept Reports (TCR) focused on existing conditions, the corridor plans arefocused on being actionable, link to projects in the State Highway Operation and ProtectionProgram (SHOPP) and help identify projects for future SB1 grants. Comments on the draftplan are due to [email protected] by February 5, 2019.
11. Transportation Funding Updates
ITAC members discussed the CTC staff recommendations for Active Transportation Program(ATP) grants, expressing concerns that only one project in Santa Cruz County wasrecommended for funding. Cycle 9 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grantawards were announced in December. Gus Alfaro reported that applications for federal INFRAgrants are due March 4.
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12. Unified Corridor Investment Study Update
ITAC members received copies of the staff recommended Unified Corridor Study preferredscenario. Staff reported that the RTC approved a preferred scenario at its January 17, 2019meeting.
13. Meeting Guy Preston, RTC Executive Director – tabled to future meeting
14. The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
Minutes prepared by: Rachel Moriconi, RTC Planner S:\ITAC\2019\Jan2019\ITACminutes-Jan2019.docx
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
DRAFT MINUTES
Thursday, March 7, 2019
County Board of Supervisors 701 Ocean St.
Santa Cruz CA 95060
1. Roll call
The meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m.
Members present: Jacques Bertrand Ed Bottorff Sandy Brown Ryan Coonerty Jack Dilles (alt.) Aurelio Gonzalez Tony Gregorio (alt.)
Lowell Hurst (alt.) Randy Johnson Virginia Johnson (alt.) John Leopold Bruce McPherson Patrick Mulhearn (alt.) Aileen Loe (Ex-Officio)
Staff present: Guy Preston Luis Mendez Yesenia Parra Sarah Christensen Grace Blakeslee
Cory Caletti Rachel Moriconi Shannon Munz Fernanda Dias Pini
1a. Review of items to be discussed in closed session
T. Brooke Miller, Legal Counsel, reviewed items to be discussed in closed session.
Commissioners adjourned to closed session at 9:07 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION
1b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION.
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One Case
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1c. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
OPEN SESSION Commissioners reconvened to open session at 9:15 a.m. 1d. Report on closed session
T. Brooke Miller, Legal Counsel, reported that litigation was authorized by unanimous vote and further information as required by Government Code Section 54957.1 will be provided as appropriate.
2. Oral communications Chair Bottorff moved item to the regular agenda after Items 23 and 8. 3. Additions or deletions to consent and regular agendas
Replacement pages for Item 8 and Handouts for Items 20, 23, and 24.
CONSENT AGENDA Chair Bottorff moved Item 8 to the regular agenda after Item 23. Commissioner Leopold moved and Commissioner Bertrand seconded the amended consent agenda. The motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Bertrand, Bottorff, Brown, Coonerty, Gonzalez, Johnson, Leopold, McPherson, and Commissioner Alternates Gregorio, Hurst, and Mulhearn voted “aye.”
MINUTES 4. Accepted draft minutes of the December 8, 2018 Bicycle Advisory Committee
minutes
5. Accepted draft minutes of the January 22, 2019 Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Coordination Committee meeting
6. Approved draft minutes of the February 7, 2019 Regional Transportation Commission meeting
7. Accepted draft minutes of the February 12, 2019 Elderly and Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee meeting
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POLICY ITEMS No consent items PROJECTS and PLANNING ITEMS 8. Approve Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Cap and Trade – Low Carbon Transit
Operations Program (LCTOP) (Resolution 17-19)
Item moved to the regular agenda after Item 23.
9. Approved Regional Transportation Improvement Program Amendments (Resolution 18-19)
BUDGET AND EXPENDITURES ITEMS 10. Accepted status report on Transportation Development Act (TDA) revenues
11. Accepted status report on Measure D revenues and distribution
12. Approved Elderly & Disabled Transportation Advisory Committee member
nominations
13. Approved Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget and Work Program (Resolution 19-19)
ADMINISTRATION ITEMS No administration items INFORMATION/OTHER ITEMS 14. Accepted monthly meeting schedule
15. Accepted correspondence log
16. Accepted letters from RTC committees and staff to other agencies – none
17. Accepted miscellaneous written comments from the public on RTC projects
and transportation issues – none
18. Accepted information items
a. January 28, 2019 letter from Aileen Loe, Caltrans Deputy District 5 Director of Planning and Local Assistance, to Guy Preston, RTC
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Executive Director, providing an update of the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) for District 5
b. Glenwood Preserve Trail System Map
REGULAR AGENDA
19. Commissioner Reports – oral reports Chair Bottorff moved item to follow Item 2.
20. Director’s Report – oral report
Chair Bottorff moved item to follow Item 19.
21. Caltrans Report
Chair Bottorff moved item to follow Item 20.
22. Budget and Administration/ Personnel Committee Nominations
Chair Bottorff moved item to follow Item 21.
23. 9:30 a.m. PUBLIC HEARING – Consideration of certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Proposed North Coast Rail Trail Project and Selection of the “Proposed Project” (Coastal Side) as the Preferred Alternative
Cory Caletti, Senior Transportation Planner, presented the staff report. Commissioner Johnson left and was replaced by Commissioner Alternate Dilles. Commissioners discussed: whether the North Coast segment could proceed on its own without being connected with the remainder of the trail system, the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST); proposed project timelines; impacts to funding; California Transportation Commission (CTC) funding; whether the certification of Final Environmental Impact Report preordains particular project outcomes; federal grant funding; and that the project will provide infrastructure improvements in the North Coast that will support its increasing population, provide bicycle facilities, and improve safety for all. Jim Moose, Special Legal Counsel, stated that in respect with the larger trail system part of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST), the proposed project has independent utility and logical termini, and that the action to continue freight service on the rail right of way was a separate action from this project.
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Chair Bottorff opened the Public hearing at 10:32 a.m.
Robert Rodoni, North Coast Farmers, stated that the crossings along the trail are critical to the operations of farms in the North Coast and asked that the RTC continue to work with the farmers to reach consensus. Brian Peoples, Trail Now, stated that the Farmer’s Plan allows for greater pedestrian access and addresses farmers concerns. He also stated that the staff recommendation will not meet the proposed deadlines. Mr. Peoples asked that the RTC work with the North Coast farmers and local property owners to reach a consensus on the project. David Van Brink, Santa Cruz City, remarked that the claims made on the Sierra Club’s March 5, 2019 comment letter are not supported by facts. Gillian Greensite, Sierra Club, appreciated that some of the Sierra Club’s concerns were addressed in the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) but stated that there are still concerns regarding the California Red Legged Frog; tree removal; closing of crossings and pesticide use. She noted that they are asking for a 3:1 mitigation for habitat loss and tree removal. Sheila Brannen, California State Parks Santa Cruz District, commented on the California State Park’s on-going partnership with the RTC and its collaboration in designing the project, which will bring beneficial recreation facilities to the area. Ms. Brannen supports the staff recommendation. Val Cole, Santa Cruz County resident, stated that the change.org petition he created in support of the staff recommendation had obtained 456 signatures as of 9 a.m. this morning. Mr. Cole stated that this trail will provide safe recreation options on the North Coast. Barry Scott, Aptos resident, supports the proposed plan and future use of the tracks for passenger rail service. Mr. Scott asked for the proposed plan to be approved and for the trail to be built soon. Tina Andreatta, Aptos resident, supports the rail line, asked for the proposed project to be approved, and for expeditious construction of the trail. Ms. Andreatta also asked that the rail line be repaired so that it can be used as soon as possible. Sally Arnold, Friends of the Rail and Trail, noted that there is overwhelming community support for the proposed plan and urged for it to be approved. Ms. Arnold stated that the proposed plan presents the safest, most economical, sustainable, and efficient option for the community. Erica Stanojevic, Sierra Club, stated that the proposed project mitigation for impact to the California Red-Legged Frog and mature trees alongside the
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tracks does not seem adequate and requested a 3:1 mitigation for habitat loss and tree removal. Janneke Straus, Bike Santa Cruz County, stated that the proposed project has the most expedient construction timeline, is the safest, most environmentally sustainable, and has the best design. Ms. Straus asked for the proposed project to be approved. Marty Demare, North Coast resident, urged for the Final EIR not to be certified and that parking along the trail be reexamined prior to the certification of an EIR. Mr. Demare stated that shoulder parking along Highway 1 is not safe or sustainable, and that it could set a dangerous precedent. Ian, Felton resident, stated that the rail tracks, the trail, and the railroad provide many benefits to the community. Stephen Slade, Land Trust of Santa Cruz County, urged for approval of the staff recommendation, certification of the Final EIR, selection of the proposed project, and for the RTC to move forward to get this project built. Mark Mesiti-Miller, Friends of the Rail and Trail, stated that the north coast farmers are an asset to the community, that they raised important concerns, but that those concerns do not present an impediment to certifying the Final EIR. Mr. Mesiti-Miller asked for the proposed project to be approved and the Final EIR to be certified. Ryan Sarnataro, Live Oak resident, supports the staff recommendation because it will protect cyclists. Mr. Sarnataro asked that this segment not be used as a template for the remaining segments of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST) as every section of the trail will have its unique needs and requirements. Public Hearing was closed at 10:55 a.m. Commissioner comments: thanked the entire project team for their work and dedication on this project; that the vision for this project represents collaboration and partnership between federal, state, government agencies, local organizations, and private citizens; timeline for the RTC board to obtain feedback on effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures; feasibility of closing the Laguna Crossing; required monitoring timeline to achieve a successful mitigation outcome; and that the proposed project will improve safety and infrastructure for cyclists along Highway 1. Commissioner Coonerty moved and Commissioner Leopold seconded the staff recommendation to adopt a resolution (20-19) to:
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a. Certify the Final Environmental Impact Report for the North Coast Rail Trail as being compliant with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
b. Select the “Proposed Project” (Coastal Side) as the preferred alternative; adopt the CEQA Findings and a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program with errata to address minor changes.
The motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Bertrand, Bottorff, Brown, Coonerty, Gonzalez, Leopold, McPherson, and Commissioner Alternates Dilles, Gregorio, Hurst, and Mulhearn voting “aye.”
8. Approve Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 Cap and Trade – Low Carbon Transit
Operations Program (LCTOP) Rachel Moriconi, Senior Transportation Planner, presented the staff report noting specifically the changes in fund allocation for this year.
Ray Cancino, Community Bridges, thanked Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (METRO) for their partnership and stated that the funding allocated to Community Bridges will allow it to acquire new electric buses to facilitate transportation of all county residents and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Kirk Ace, Community Bridges Lift Line, thanked the RTC and METRO for continued support and collaboration. Mr. Ace spoke on the several LCTOP-funded Community Bridges/Lift Line projects that will improve transportation options throughout the county and the reduction of greenhouse gases.
Commissioner comments: lauded inter-agency collaboration in using these funds to achieve cleaner transportation options in the county and reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and addressing the needs of the elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged communities.
Commissioner McPherson moved and Commissioner Gonzalez seconded the staff recommendation to adopt resolution (17-18) designating the RTC’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 share of Low Carbon transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funds ($511,315) to Santa Cruz METRO and Community Bridges Lift Line projects, and authorize staff to sign and execute any agreements necessary to distribute LCTOP funds to Santa Cruz METRO and Community Bridges Lift Line. The motion carried unanimously with Commissioners Bertrand, Bottorff, Brown, Coonerty, Gonzalez, Leopold, McPherson, and Commissioner Alternates Dilles, Gregorio, Hurst, and Mulhearn voting “aye.”
2. Oral Communications
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Gillian Greensite, Santa Cruz County resident, spoke on the need for more easily readable and readily available bus schedules. She recommends an alert system similar to the one used in Australia. Ryan Sarnataro, Live Oak resident, stated that a train option on the right of way is infeasible and unpopular, and that funding is available to build greenways. Michael Saint, Campaign for Sustainable Transportation, urged for the RTC not to pursue the auxiliary lane project. Mr. Saint expressed that this project is an outdated form of transportation planning, it adds on to the issues that have led to the current climate crisis, it will not enhance the region’s transportation system, and that it is not a long-term solution to the county’s transportation problems.
19. Commissioner reports – oral report None
20. Director’s report – oral report
Guy Preston, Executive Director, reported on: Tracy New, incoming RTC Director of Finance and Budget; thanked Daniel Nikuna and Mary Jo Walker for their assistance during the recruitment of the Director of Finance and Budget; Legislative Program for Transportation Development Act (TDA) funding; Measure D Revenue Projections; consideration of the Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration for Phase II of Segment 7 of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail and Coastal Rail Trail; an anticipated Cooperative Funding Agreement between the RTC and Caltrans for the preliminary engineering and environmental document for the next two sets of Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes on Bay Avenue/Porter Street to State Park Drive; Congratulated Luis Mendez, Deputy Director for his 25 years of service to the RTC, presenting him with a resolution. Commissioner comments: appreciation for Mr. Mendez’s work and dedication to the RTC. Brian Peoples, Trail Now, commented that rail service on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail line is not viable, does not have public support, and would damage historic trestles.
21. Caltrans report Aileen Loe, District 5 Deputy Director, reported on: an upcoming outreach event for California strategic safety plan; positive impact of Senate Bill (SB) 1 funding for the state highway system and local road infrastructure; and Caltrans projects underway in Santa Cruz County.
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Commissioner Comments: thanked Caltrans for their focus on South County. Commissioner Coonerty left the meeting.
22. Budget and Administration/ Personnel Committee Nominations
Luis Mendez, Deputy Director, presented the staff report.
Chair Bottorff recommended the reappointment of Commissioners Bertrand, Coonerty, Friend, Leopold, and McPherson, and the appointment of Commissioner Caput to the Budget and Administration/Personnel Committee.
Commissioner McPherson left the meeting and was replaced by Commissioner Alternate V. Johnson. Commissioner Leopold moved and Commissioner Bertrand seconded a motion to concur with the Chair’s nominations and appointments to the Budget and Administration/Personnel Committee. The motion passed unanimously with Commissioners Bertrand, Bottorff, Brown, Gonzalez, Leopold, and Commissioner Alternates Dilles, Gregorio, Hurst, V. Johnson, and Mulhearn voting “aye.”
24. Santa Cruz County Public Works Update – Oral Report
Matt Machado, Santa Cruz County Public Works Director and Deputy CAO, presented an update on the County of Santa Cruz’s effort to operationalize its strategic plan with a focus on reliable transportation. Commissioner comments: thanked the County for the focus on South County and that South County commuters are ready for traffic relief.
25. Review of items to be discussed in closed session. Close session was not needed.
CLOSED SESSION
26. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) for Santa Cruz Superior Court Case No. 18CV02101
27. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Agency Negotiator: Guy Preston and Luis Mendez
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Negotiating Parties: Regional Transportation Commission and the Hall Family Trust Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
OPEN SESSION
28. Report on closed session None. 29. Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m. Next meetings
The next RTC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the Watsonville City Council Chambers, 275 Main St., Ste. 450, Watsonville, CA.
The next Transportation Policy Workshop meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. at the RTC Offices, 1523 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA.
Respectfully submitted, Fernanda Dias Pini, Staff Attendees:
Barry Scott Coastal Rail Santa Cruz Ben Blom BLM Brian Peoples Trail Now Cathy Marino Santa Cruz County Resident Chris Schneiter City of Santa Cruz Corina McFarlane Santa Cruz County Resident David Van Brink Santa Cruz County Resident Daryl Jordan City of Scotts Valley Erica Stanojevic Sierra Club Gillian Greensite Sierra Club Heather Adamson AMBAG James Sandoval SMART Local 0023 Janneke Straus Bike Santa Cruz County Jessie Bristow Swenson Kirk Ance Community Bridges/ Lift Line/ CTSA Lee Otter California Coastal Commission
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Mark Mesiti-Miller FORT Marty Demare Santa Cruz County Resident Michael Saint Campaign for Sustainable Transportation Nina Donna Santa Cruz County Resident Ray Cancino Community Bridges Robert Rodoni Farming North Coast Ryan Sarnataro Santa Cruz County Resident Sally Arnold Friends of the Rail and Trail Sheila Brannen California State Parks Scott Marquez METRO Tina Andreatta Santa Cruz County Resident Val Cole Santa Cruz County Resident Virginia Wright Santa Cruz County Resident Wondimu Mengistu METRO
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
Budget and Administration/Personnel Committee
DRAFT MINUTES
Thursday, March 21, 2019 9:00 am
1. Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 9:03 a.m. Members present: Jacques Bertrand Andy Schiffrin (alt.) Virginia Johnson (alt.) Tony Gregorio (alt.) David Reid (alt.) Patrick Mulhearn (alt.) Staff present: Guy Preston Luis Mendez Yesenia Parra Tracy New Keith Rayburn
2. Additions or changes to consent and regular agenda
Yesenia Parra noted an error on item 7. The election year should be 2019 not 2013.
3. Oral communications
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Accept monthly TDA revenue report 5. Accept status report on Measure D revenues and distribution
6. Accept FY 18-19 second quarter warrants and monthly credit card reports
Santa Cruz County Redwood Room 701 Ocean Street, 5th Floor
Santa Cruz Ca 95060
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REGULAR AGENDA
7. Election of 2019 B&A/P Committee chair and vice-chair – oral report
Commissioner Alternate Mulhearn nominated Commissioner Coonerty for the 2019 chair and moved that nominations be closed. Commissioner Alternate V. Johnson seconded the motion. The motion passed by acclamation and Commissioner Coonerty was elected 2019 chair. Commissioner Bertrand nominated Commissioner McPherson for vice chair and moved that nominations be closed. Commissioner Alternate Gregorio seconded the motion. The motion passed by acclamation and Commissioner McPherson was elected 2019 vice chair.
8. Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 proposed budget
Deputy Director Mendez presented the staff report highlighting the Measure D 30 year projection, the $100,000 grant award just received from Caltrans for a portion of the alternatives analysis for high capacity transit on the rail line and the increased funding for the Freeway Service Patrol. Commissioners discussed the current fatalities on Highway 17; the need for more regular patrol and funding options; the difficulty in working with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for reimbursements; how interest on Measure D is earned and allocated; timeline for construction on the rail line washout in Watsonville; the City of Santa Cruz going out to bid for Segment 7, Phase 1; pilot program for buffered bike lanes; continuing the collaborative work with Santa Cruz METRO on the alternatives analysis for high-capacity public transit on the rail line and including a business plan for the rail property as part of the analysis; update on rail line bridge inspections; and the favorable judgment for the RTC on the Greenway lawsuit. Commissioner Bertrand moved and Commissioner Alternate V. Johnson seconded the staff recommendations that the Budget and Administration/Personnel (B&A/P) Committee recommend that the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC):
1. Approve the proposed FY 2019-20 RTC budget as shown on Attachment 1;
2. Accept the Measure D revenue forecast for FY 2019-20 provided by HDL Services (Attachment 3);
3. Accept the 30-year revenue projection which incorporates the HDL forecast for FY 2019-20 (Attachment 4); and
4. Accept the 5-year revenue estimates for the Measure D recipients which incorporate the HDL forecast for FY 2019-20 and calculation of the revenue distribution for local jurisdictions with updated data (Attachment 5). With the added direction that staff invite the CHP Captain to an RTC meeting to discuss Safe on 17 program needs to reduce collision and that staff provide a report on funding for the program.
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With the added direction that staff invite the CHP Captain to an RTC meeting to discuss Safe on 17 program needs to reduce collision and that staff provide a report on funding for the program.
9. Meeting adjourned at 10:54
Respectfully Submitted by
Yesenia Parra Administrative Services Officer
Attendees:
Randy Johnson RTC Commissioner Sandy Brown RTC Commissioner Aurelio Gonzalez RTC Commissioner Barrow Emerson Santa Cruz METRO
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CUMULATIVE
FY17 - 18 FY18 - 19 FY18 - 19 DIFFERENCE % OF
ACTUAL ESTIMATE ACTUAL AS % OF ACTUAL TO
MONTH REVENUE REVENUE REVENUE DIFFERENCE PROJECTION PROJECTION
JULY 583,500 589,335 908,365 319,030 54.13% 154.13%
AUGUST 778,000 785,780 670,376 -115,404 -14.69% 114.81%
SEPTEMBER 1,146,538 1,158,003 886,090 -271,913 -23.48% 97.30%
OCTOBER 665,500 672,155 1,276,595 604,440 89.93% 116.73%
NOVEMBER 887,300 896,173 577,500 -318,673 -35.56% 105.30%
DECEMBER 959,017 968,607 905,920 -62,687 -6.47% 103.05%
JANUARY 655,100 661,651 877,694 216,043 32.65% 106.47%
FEBRUARY 873,500 882,235 816,270 -65,965 -7.48% 104.61%
MARCH 855,723 929,364 861,435 -67,929 -7.31% 103.14%
APRIL 564,300 638,787
MAY 854,103 851,681
JUNE 777,152 574,948
TOTAL 9,599,733 9,608,719 7,780,243 236,940 2.47% 81%
Note:
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TDA REVENUE REPORT
FY 2018-2019
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Measure D Updates Spring 2019
In November 2016 Santa Cruz County voters passed Measure D, providing stable, local funds to maintain and improve local roads, highways, bridges, sidewalks, bicycle facilities, and transit. Measure D is helping local agencies address some of the significant backlog of transportation needs in Santa Cruz County. The following highlights a few of the projects Measure D is funding.
Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network (MBSST) Rail Trail The City of Santa Cruz started construction of the new
bike/walk bridge at the San Lorenzo River Trestle near theBoardwalk. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2019.
This spring the City of Santa Cruz will be advertising forconstruction of the Rail Trail between Natural Bridges Drive andBay St/California Ave (Phase 1 of Segment 7).
Santa Cuz is finalizing environmental review, design andpermitting this Spring for the section of the Rail Trail betweenBay St/California St and the Wharf intersection roundabout(Phase 2 of Segment 7).
The RTC certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR)for the North Coast Rail Trail project from Davenport to WilderRanch State Park (Segment 5) on March 7, 2019. Constructionwill follow the federal environmental clearance, permitting andfinal design process, and is expected to occur in 2021.
Highway 9/SLV Corridor and Highway 17 Wildlife Crossing In January the RTC released the draft Highway 9/San Lorenzo
Valley (SLV) Complete Streets Corridor Plan for public review and is now updating the plan based on input received. Measure D funds are expected to leverage other funds for priority projects identified in the plan.
Caltrans continues design of the wildlife crossing under Highway 17; construction is funded by acombination of Measure D and Land Trust revenues.
Highway 1 Projects Under Design Design work continues for construction of auxiliary lanes between 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive, and a
bicycle/pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue. Construction is expected to begin in 2020.
Rail Corridor On January 17, 2019, the RTC approved the Unified Corridor Investment Study (UCS) preferred scenario
and affirmed the RTC’s commitment to include trail and transit, freight and recreational rail uses in theSanta Cruz Branch Rail Line corridor. The RTC will be working with METRO to do more detailed analysisof high-intensity transit options.
Storm damage repairs and preventative maintenance, including vegetation and drainage work,continues in the rail corridor. Maintenance requests can be directed to [email protected].
SLV River Trestle Construction,
City of Santa Cruz
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More Local Road Repairs Coming Soon City and County public works departments are gearing up for a busy spring and summer, repairing local roads and improving bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the county.
County of Santa Cruzo The County plans to resurface 5.75 miles of roads in the
Live Oak, Ben Lomond, Rio Del Mar, and Bonny Doonareas starting in June 2019.
Scotts Valleyo New sidewalks along Kings Village Road are nearly
complete.o Construction of new trails through Glenwood Preserve is
will begin this spring. Santa Cruz
o Reconstruction of Cedar Street in the downtown area isanticipated to be completed this Spring. The projectincludes pavement reconstruction, new access ramps,bike lanes and international crosswalk striping.
o The city is advertising a residential slurry seal project tobe constructed this summer, which will improve a number of streets citywide.
o Design work continues on a paving project for River Street, between Water and Highway 1, that isanticipated to start this fall. It will include new access ramps, bike lane and crosswalk striping.
o Elementary school bike safety classes are ongoing Watsonville
o Bicycle Safety Improvements – Watsonville contracted with Ecology Action to provide BikeSmartbicycle safety training in schools
o Bicycle Safety Improvements - Contracted with Bike Santa Cruz County to provide the Earn A BikeProgram in Watsonville schools, which includes provides students with safety training andopportunities to receive a bike and bike helmet.
o Pedestrian Traffic Safety - Contracted with a traffic engineer to analyze collision data to assist withimplementing pedestrian safety programs and improvements.
o Lee Rd Trail - Contracted with consulting engineer to assist with design of the Lee Road Trailproject.
Lift Line – Paratransit Services Lift Line continued its expanded services seven days per week utilizing two additional drives. For the
first half of FY18/19 Lift Line provided 2,886 additional rides funded through Measure D. Two new fully electric 16 passenger paratransit buses, which replace two gas engine buses, have been
ordered and are expected to begin service in Spring 2019. Lift Line is actively look for a new operating facility/site and is reviewing a possible property in
Watsonville. Since July 2018 Lift Line, in partnership with the Santa Cruz Downtown Seniors Center, has expanded
service to Louden Nelson Community Center for seniors to take classes and participate in activities.
Implementation and Oversight • The Measure D Taxpayer Oversight Committee is reviewing FY17/18 audits and expenditure reports to
ensure that revenues have been spent in accordance with the Measure D Ordinance.
Measure D‐funded road resurfacing –
Before & after in Boulder Creek, 2018
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YEAR END ADJUSTED
KEY/OBJECT RATE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER O/H ADJUST JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE TOTAL ADJUSTMENT TOTAL
GROSS 729000/40186 1,873,758.57 1,528,778.68 1,904,968.80 2,650,590.95 1,641,036.24 1,944,487.95 0.00 1,885,277.56 1,812,903.49 1,845,284.84 - - - 17,087,087.08 0.00 17,087,087.08
BOE FEES - (71,380.00) - - (71,380.00) - - - - (142,760.00) - (142,760.00)
NET 1,873,758.57 1,457,398.68 1,904,968.80 2,650,590.95 1,569,656.24 1,944,487.95 0.00 1,885,277.56 1,812,903.49 1,845,284.84 - - - 16,944,327.08 0.00 16,944,327.08
ADMINISTRATION & IMPLEMENTATION - 729100/62315
ADMINISTRATION - SALARIES & BENEFITS 1% 18,737.59 14,573.99 19,049.69 26,505.91 15,696.56 19,444.88 0.00 18,852.78 18,129.03 18,452.85 - - - 169,443.27 0.00 169,443.27
O/H ADMIN 17,238.58 13,408.07 17,525.71 24,385.44 14,440.84 17,889.29 0.00 17,344.55 19,760.65 20,113.60 - - - 162,106.73 0.00 162,106.73
SALARIES & O/H IMPLEME& OVERSIGHT 9,855.87 9,855.87 9,855.87 9,855.87 9,855.87 9,855.87 0.00 9,855.87 9,855.87 9,855.87 - - - 88,702.85 0.00 88,702.85
SERVICES & SUPPLIES 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 0.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.00 - - - 135,000.00 0.00 135,000.00
Subtotal 60,832.04 52,837.93 61,431.27 75,747.22 54,993.27 62,190.04 0.00 61,053.20 62,745.55 63,422.32 - - - 555,252.85 0.00 555,252.85
TO DISTRIBUTE TO INVESTMENT CATEGORIES 1,812,926.53 1,404,560.75 1,843,537.53 2,574,843.73 1,514,662.97 1,882,297.91 - 1,824,224.36 1,750,157.94 1,781,862.52 - - - 16,389,074.23 - 16,389,074.23
1. NEIGHBORHOOD - 729200/75232 30% 543,877.96 421,368.23 553,061.26 772,453.12 454,398.89 564,689.37 - 547,267.31 525,047.38 534,558.75 - - - 4,916,722.27 - 4,916,722.27
SLV SR9 Fixed $ 27,777.78 27,777.78 27,777.78 27,777.78 27,777.78 27,777.78 0.00 27,777.78 27,777.78 27,777.78 - - - 250,000.00 0.00 250,000.00
HWY 17 Wildlife Fixed $ 13,888.89 13,888.89 13,888.89 13,888.89 13,888.89 13,888.89 0.00 13,888.89 13,888.89 13,888.89 - - - 125,000.00 0.00 125,000.00
41,666.67 41,666.67 41,666.67 41,666.67 41,666.67 41,666.67 0.00 41,666.67 41,666.67 41,666.67 - - - 375,000.00 0.00 375,000.00
City of Capitola 5.6199% 28,223.77 21,338.85 28,739.86 41,069.47 23,195.14 29,393.35 - 28,414.25 27,165.51 27,700.04 - - - 255,240.25 - 255,240.25
City of Santa Cruz 22.7328% 114,166.69 86,316.80 116,254.31 166,128.22 93,825.59 118,897.71 - 114,937.18 109,885.97 112,048.17 - - - 1,032,460.64 - 1,032,460.64
City ofScotts Valley 4.8981% 24,598.81 18,598.16 25,048.62 35,794.65 20,216.04 25,618.18 - 24,764.83 23,676.47 24,142.35 - - - 222,458.10 - 222,458.10
City of Watonville 15.1901% 76,286.40 57,677.05 77,681.35 111,007.19 62,694.44 79,447.67 - 76,801.24 73,426.01 74,870.80 - - - 689,892.15 - 689,892.15
County of Santa Cruz 51.5591% 258,935.62 195,770.71 263,670.45 376,786.92 212,801.02 269,665.80 - 260,683.14 249,226.75 254,130.72 - - - 2,341,671.13 - 2,341,671.13
100% 502,211.29 379,701.56 511,394.59 730,786.45 412,732.22 523,022.71 0.00 505,600.64 483,380.71 492,892.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,541,722.27 0.00 4,541,722.27
2. HWY Corridors - 729300/62888 25% 453,231.63 351,140.19 460,884.38 643,710.93 378,665.74 470,574.48 - 456,056.09 437,539.48 445,465.63 - - - 4,097,268.56 - 4,097,268.56
3. TRANSIT/PARATRANSIT - 729400/75231 20% 362,585.31 280,912.15 368,707.51 514,968.75 302,932.59 376,459.58 - 364,844.87 350,031.59 356,372.50 - - - 3,277,814.85 - 3,277,814.85
Santa Cruz Metro (SCMTD) 16% 80% 290,068.25 224,729.72 294,966.00 411,975.00 242,346.07 301,167.67 - 291,875.90 280,025.27 285,098.00 - - - 2,622,251.88 - 2,622,251.88
Community Bridges - 4% 20% 72,517.06 56,182.43 73,741.50 102,993.75 60,586.52 75,291.92 - 72,968.97 70,006.32 71,274.50 - - - 655,562.97 - 655,562.97
4. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION - 729500/62856 17% 308,197.51 238,775.33 313,401.38 437,723.43 257,492.70 319,990.64 - 310,118.14 297,526.85 302,916.63 - - - 2,786,142.62 - 2,786,142.62
5. RAIL CORRIDOR - 729600/62857 8% 145,034.12 112,364.86 147,483.00 205,987.50 121,173.04 150,583.83 - 145,937.95 140,012.63 142,549.00 - - - 1,311,125.94 - 1,311,125.94
DISTRIBUTED TO INVESTMENT CATEGORIES 100% 1,812,926.53 1,404,560.75 1,843,537.53 2,574,843.73 1,514,662.97 1,882,297.91 - 1,824,224.36 1,750,157.94 1,781,862.52 - - - 16,389,074.23 - 16,389,074.23
TOTAL ADMIN & IMPLEM AND INVESTMENT CATEGORIES 1,873,758.57 1,457,398.68 1,904,968.80 2,650,590.95 1,569,656.24 1,944,487.95 0.00 1,885,277.56 1,812,903.49 1,845,284.84 - - - 16,944,327.08 0.00 16,944,327.08
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SCCRTCTRANSPORTATION TAX REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION FUND (TTRTF) - MEASURE D
SUMMARY OF REVENUE ALLOCATION BY MONTHFY2019 ENDING JUNE 30, 2019
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RESOLUTION NO.
Adopted by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
on the date of April 4, 2019 on the motion of Commissioner duly seconded by Commissioner
APPRECIATION FOR 25-YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE BY LUIS PAVEL MENDEZ
TO THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Deputy Director Luis Pavel Mendez began his career as a
Transportation Planner I with the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission on March 1, 1994 and advanced to Transportation Planner II, III, IV and ultimately to Deputy Director; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mendez has provided twenty-five years of dedicated, professional and exemplary service to the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission and has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the Santa Cruz County community; and
WHEREAS, during his 25-year tenure Mr. Mendez has provided his
professional expertise and dedication to a wide range of projects and programs: he managed the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP), SAFE call-box, Bike Parking Enhancement, and RTC legislative programs; staffed the Transportation Policy Committee and the Bicycle Advisory Committee; oversaw the relocation of the RTC offices from the County building to its current location in 1997 and the establishment of the RTC as an autonomous entity in 2006; assisted on and led staff teams developing the Regional Transportation Plan; led with persistent commitment the acquisition of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail line all the while ensuring that the RTC’s planning and administrative functions were all running smoothly; managed rail bridge construction projects successfully averting legal claims from contractors; mentored and supervised transportation planners; produced the agency’s overall work program and budget year after year working with the entire office and ensuring that the RTC priorities and commitments to the community were consistently delivered; served as in-house Spanish translator and interpreter; and as Deputy Director produced, reviewed and/or edited almost everything produced by the RTC imparting his critical analysis as well as his appreciation for grammar and the nuances of the English language; and
WHEREAS, true to his dedication to help ensure good working relations
and a sound RTC team, Mr. Mendez served as Union Steward from 1994 to
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2005 as part of the Santa Cruz County Chapter of SEIU Local 415; was elected to contract negotiation teams, the Santa Cruz County Chapter Board and the SEIU Local 415 Board; participated in multiple negotiating teams and compensation study committees in collaboration with the Santa Cruz County Personnel Department to help ensure sound resolution to labor negotiations and help ensure a high quality workforce; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Mendez has served the RTC and the Santa Cruz County
community with unassuming distinction, professionalism, humor and goodwill and has the unique distinction of being the only RTC employee to have received a Santa Cruz County Employee Recognition Award; and
WHEREAS, the Commission and staff of the RTC would like to express their deep gratitude and appreciation to Mr. Mendez for his years of service and commitment to the Regional Transportation Commission and the Santa Cruz County community; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION THAT: In recognition of his many years of exemplary public service, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission does hereby commend Luis Pavel Mendez for his dedication and professionalism in advancing transportation in Santa Cruz County and expresses sincere appreciation on behalf of itself, RTC staff, and all citizens of Santa Cruz County.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS NOES: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
_______________________________ ATTEST: Ed Bottorff, Chair ______________________________
Guy Preston, Secretary
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Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
THREE MONTH MEETING SCHEDULE
April 2019 Through
June 2019
All meetings are subject to cancellation when there are no action items to be considered by the board or committee
Please visit our website for meeting agendas and locations www.sccrtc.org/meetings/
Meeting Date
Meeting Day Meeting Type Meeting
Time Meeting Place
4/4/19 Thursday Regional Transportation Commission 9:00 am City of Watsonville Council Chambers
4/8/19 Monday Bicycle Advisory Committee 6:00 pm Commission Offices
4/9/19 Tuesday Elderly & Disabled TAC 1:30 pm Commission Offices
4/11/19 Thursday Budget and Administration/Personnel Committee 3:00 pm Redwood Room,
SC County Building
4/18/19 Thursday Transportation Policy Workshop 9:00 am Commission Offices
4/18/19 Thursday Interagency Technical Advisory Committee NOTE EARLY START TIME 1:00 pm Commission Offices
5/2/19 Thursday Regional Transportation Commission 9:00 am City of Capitola Council Chambers
5/16/19 Thursday Transportation Policy Workshop 9:00 am Commission Offices
5/16/19 Thursday Interagency Technical Advisory Committee 1:30 pm Commission Offices
6/5/2019 Thursday Regional Transportation Commission 9:00 am City of Watsonville Council Chambers
6/10/2019 Monday Bicycle Advisory Committee 6:00 pm Community Foundation in Aptos
6/11/2019 Wednesday Elderly & Disabled TAC 1:30 pm Old City of Watsonville Council Chambers –
250 Main Street
6/13/2019 Thursday Budget and Administration/Personnel Committee 3:00 pm Redwood Room,
SC County Building
6/20/2019 Thursday Transportation Policy Workshop 9:00 am Commission Offices
6/20/2019 Thursday Interagency Technical Advisory Committee 1:30 pm Commission Offices
RTC Commission Offices – 1523 Pacific Ave. – Santa Cruz, CA
Board of Supervisors Chambers/Redwood Conference room – 701 Ocean St-5th floor – Santa Cruz, CA
City of Watsonville Council Chambers – 275 Main St Ste 400 – Watsonville, CA
Old City of Watsonville Council Chambers – 250 Main Street – Watsonville, CA
City of Capitola Council Chambers – 420 Capitola Ave., Capitola, CA
City of Scotts Valley Council Chambers – 1 Civic Center Drive – Scotts Valley, CA
Community Foundation in Aptos – 7808 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA
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CORRESPONDENCE LOG
Date Letter Rec'd/Sent Type Incoming/
Outgoing Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject
02/26/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Robert Stephens Supports building a trail in the rail alignment
02/26/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Linda Wilshusen Supports the North Coast Rail Trail FEIR project
02/26/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Yakeen Qawasmeh Supports the proposed North Coast Rail Trail project and its alignment described in the
Final Environmental Impact Report
02/26/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Monica Pileage Supports the proposed North Coast Rail Trail project and its alignment described in the
Final Environmental Impact Report
02/27/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Dan Dion Urged for approval of the FEIR for the Proposed Project of the North Coast Rail Trail
02/27/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Dkg Goose Supports leaving the tracks in place
02/27/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Piet Canin Ecology Action Urged the RTC to support the North Coast Proposed Alignment
02/27/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Temujin Kuechle Supports the "Proposed Project" for the North Coast Rail Trail
02/27/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Michael Barnes Supports the "Proposed Project" for the North Coast Rail Trail
02/27/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Jynelle Myatt Supports the Rail Trail but does not think that there should be a train north of the
Santa Cruz Westside and believes that the proposed mititgation is insufficient
2/28 - 3/1/19 Letter Incoming Input received for
the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC 31 Signatures from F.O.R.T
I fully support the proposed North Coast Rail Trail project and its alignment as described in the Final EIR. I urge you to certify the FEIR and approve the proposed
projects as preferred alignment.
02/28/19 Letter Incoming N/A Guy Preston SCCRTC Alex Clifford Santa Cruz Metro Transit
Request for SCCRTC to Sponsor METRO's FY2018-2019 Low Carbon Transit Operations Allocation Request
02/28/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Tony Palandrani Supports the "Proposed Project" for the North Coast Rail Trail
02/28/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Joel Steinberg Asked for the approval of the FEIR for the North Coast Rail Trail
03/02/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Dianne Dryer Asked for the approval of the FEIR for the North Coast Rail Trail and the "Proposed
Project". Supports future electric rail transit on the rail corridor.
3/4 - 3/8/19 letter Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC 23 Signatures
from F.O.R.T
I fully support the proposed North Coast Rail Trail project and its alignment as described in the Final EIR. I urge you to certify the FEIR and approve the proposed
projects as preferred alignment.
03/04/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Noel Garin Bock Supports the Farmer's Alternative because it includes mitigation measures to reduce
conflicts with Agricultural operations
03/04/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Susan Cook Supports contruction of the trail
03/05/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Brian Peoples Trail Now Asked that the RTC support a collaborative solution with farmers and property owners
for the North Coast Rail Trail
03/05/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Mary Warren Supports the Trail Now plan, stated that train would not be used and would be too
expensive
03/05/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Woutje Swets Farmers/Trail Now plan is the only plan in which trail construction in the North Coast
can start before 2020.
03/05/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC David Criswell Farmers/Trail Now plan is the only plan in which trail construction in the North Coast
can start before 2020.
03/05/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Mark Wegrich Supports the Farmers/Trail Now plan for the North Coast
03/05/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC David Lieby Supports the completion of the North Coast Rail Trail
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Date Letter Rec'd/Sent Type Incoming/
Outgoing Response First Last Organization First Last Organization Subject
FromTO
03/06/19 Letter Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Greg
Val Larson Cole
change.org Petition
333 Signatures
Comments fully supporting the proposed North Cost Rail Trail project and its alignment as described in the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). I urge you to certify the
FEIR and approve the proposed project as the preferred alignment.
03/06/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Ryan Moroney
California Coastal
CommissionComment letter on the North Coast Trail FEIR
03/06/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Debbie Alberti Supports building a trail now, opposes any future rail service on the right of way
03/06/19 Email Incoming C.Caletti 03/06/19 SCCRTC Gillian GreensiteSierra Club Santa Cruz
County Group
Comments and Responses to the North Coast Rail Trail Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR)
03/06/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Janneke Strause Bike Santa
Cruz CountySupport for the staff recommendation to support the Final EIR and select the "Proposed
Project" as the preferred alternative
03/06/19 Email Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Andy Drenick Urged for the Final EIR to be certified
03/06/19 Letter Incoming Input received for the NCRT Final EIR SCCRTC Greg
Val Larson Cole
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Comments
Comments fully supporting the proposed North Cost Rail Trail project and its alignment as described in the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). I urge you to certify the
FEIR and approve the proposed project as the preferred alignment.
03/07/19 Email Incoming A.Naranjo03/08/2019 SCCRTC Laura Giorgi Upcoming Safe on 17 Meeting
03/07/19 Email Incoming A.Naranjo03/08/2019 SCCRTC Eugene Marshack Ideas for the upcoming Safe on 17 Mtg. on 3/13/19
03/07/19 Email Incoming A.Naranjo03/08/2019 SCCRTC Bill Taylor Suggestions for driving over Hwy 17
03/11/19 Letter Incoming N/A SCCRTC Alex Clifford Santa Cruz Metro Transit
** REVISED**Request for SCCRTC to Sponsor METRO's FY2018-2019 Low Carbon Transit Operations Allocation Request
03/15/19 Letter Outgoing N/A Dave Fellon
St. Paul & Pacific/
Progressive Rail
Guy Preston SCCRTC Phase II for Administration Coordination and License Agreement between SCCRTC and SPP
03/15/19 Letter Outgoing N/A Peter Chiang Guy Preston SCCRTC Notice to remove encroachment onto adjacent SCCRTC property
03/15/19 Letter Outgoing N/A Dimitrios Douros Guy Preston SCCRTC Notice to remove encroachment onto adjacent SCCRTC property
03/15/19 Letter Outgoing N/A Royce Fincher Guy Preston SCCRTC Notice to remove encroachment onto adjacent SCCRTC property
03/15/19 Letter Outgoing N/A Manuel Gutierrez Guy Preston SCCRTC Notice to remove encroachment onto adjacent SCCRTC property
03/15/19 Letter Incoming N/A Guy Preston SCCRTC Gregg Erickson CDFW Santa Cruz Regional Conservation Investment Strategy Grant Application to Implement Early Mitigation Partnership MOU
03/18/19 Email Incoming A.Naranjo 03/18/19 SCCRTC Dawn King Safe on 17 Info
03/19/19 Email Incoming C.Caletti 03/19/19 SCCRTC Jason Morvay Riding Bikes on Sidewalks on Mission Blvd.
03/20/19 Letter Incoming N/A SCCRTC Jim Morris Unified Corridor Study
03/21/19 Letter Outgoing N/A Donn Miyahara Caltrans Tracy New SCCRTC Federal Report for Cruz511 Expenditures
03/25/19 Letter Outgoing N/A Manoj Mistry Amy Naranjo SCCRTC Cruz511 Outreach
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March 8, 2019 Susan Bransen Executive Director California Transportation Commission 1120 N Street, MS-52 PO Box 942873 Sacramento, CA 94273-0001 RE: Santa Cruz County Rail Project Updates Dear Director Bransen and Commissioners: The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) appreciates the opportunity to update you and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) regarding the RTC’s recently completed Unified Corridor Investment Study (UCS) and plans for rail service on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. As you know, the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line is a very important transportation facility for our county and we greatly appreciate the CTC’s longstanding support of projects on the corridor. This 32-mile corridor, which has been used since the mid-1870s, is within a mile of approximately half of the county’s residents and major businesses, and it runs parallel to often congested Highway 1 and arterial roadways. The rail line runs from the coastal town of Davenport in the north, through Santa Cruz, Live Oak, Capitola, Seacliff, Aptos, Watsonville, and ends at Pajaro, in northern Monterey County where it connects to regional and state rail lines. The RTC understands that state law (PUC §99640) requires Proposition 116 bond funds to be used for: (a) intercity passenger rail projects connecting the City of Santa Cruz with the Watsonville Junction, or (b) other rail projects within Santa Cruz County which facilitate recreational, commuter, intercity and intercounty travel. The RTC is committed to meeting the requirements set by Proposition 116 and CTC Resolutions. The attached Fact Sheet (Attachment 1) provides a summary of RTC’s plans for rail service. Attachment 2 describes how RTC has met the conditions outlined in CTC Resolution PA-10-06. The RTC purchased the rail corridor from Union Pacific in 2012 and consistent with Proposition 116 and CTC conditions, the short line operator continued freight rail service and immediately initiated recreational passenger service after the close of escrow. The RTC and short line operators have also made significant repairs and upgrades to railroad infrastructure and Santa Cruz County voters approved Measure D in 2016, which includes funds for rail line maintenance and repairs. Since that time, the RTC has evaluated service options for public transit service in
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the corridor, including potential station locations, costs, ridership projections, and schedules. While there have been proposals by some community members and groups to railbank or remove the railroad tracks, in January 2019, after extensive analysis and public input conducted through the Unified Corridor Study, the RTC board unanimously affirmed its commitment to leave the railroad infrastructure in place, maintain freight rail service, and institute high-capacity public transit service. While initiating high-capacity public transit service in the rail corridor is part of the preferred scenario approved by the RTC on January 19, 2019, it will not happen immediately. The RTC wants to get it right and is working with the bus transit operator, Caltrans Division of Rail, partners in Monterey County and the Coast Rail Coordinating Council to discuss critical network integration. The RTC will need to conduct environmental review and most importantly secure funding for capital and operations. The State Rail Plan, SB1-Solutions for Congested Corridors Program, Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) provide significant opportunities to expand transit service in our county. We look forward to partnering with the CTC, Caltrans, CalSTA and FTA to do so. As previously discussed, the RTC purchased the rail line to increase mobility options for our community, visitors, and businesses. The rail corridor provides an alternative to congested roadways, it connects our major cities and towns, connects to rail lines serving the rest of the state, supports more compact development and more predictable travel times, and can help us meet state greenhouse gas reduction targets. We appreciate the CTC’s ongoing commitment to preserve existing transportation systems and improve transit, goods movement, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and local and state roadways. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. As always, we look forward to working with you and your staff to improve and expand transportation options in Santa Cruz County and welcome you, CTC Commissioners and/or staff to meet with me or the RTC board to discuss the Santa Cruz Branch Rail corridor. Sincerely, Guy Preston Executive Director i:\rail\rowacq\ctc\bransen-march2019.docx
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Attachment 1 Fact Sheet
Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line
SCCRTC is meeting the conditions of the Prop 116 funds:
Short line Railroad operator in place; 10-year ACL executed between SCCRTC and Progressive Rail, Inc.
Active freight service Passenger Rail Service requirement is met by recreational passenger rail service until
commuter rail service is implemented
Passenger Rail Implementation:
Adoption of the Unified Corridor Investment Study in January 2019: o Unanimously affirmed leaving railroad infrastructure in place o Preserving corridor for future high-capacity public transit service o Freight service continuing and excursion passenger rail service in the near term
High capacity transit service is planned for the rail corridor An alternatives analysis will be conducted to narrow down transit options to be studied
under CEQA. This will simplify the future CEQA analysis, as well as reduce cost and duration.
Ongoing Efforts:
Storm Damage Repairs ongoing; completion 2020 Bridge Inspections of 29 bridges ongoing; repairs needed to timber trestles. Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail within the corridor adjacent to the rail (Rail Trail) Working with Caltrans Rail
o Will pursue Network Integration Study funds o Participating in regional and statewide Network Integration Study efforts
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Attachment 2
CTC Conditions (Resolution PA-10-06, Amending Resolution PA-08-01) 1. Provide the CTC a copy of the executed Administration, Coordination and License
Agreement between the RTC and operator Approved and executed by the SCCRTC on October 14, 2010, and delivered to CTC staff
same day. The initial rail operator (Iowa Pacific Holdings) is no longer operating on the rail line and after a public competitive process the RTC selected a new operator (Progressive Rail) who took over from Iowa Pacific. The RTC entered into an Administration Coordination and License Agreement with Progressive Rail which is very similar to the agreement with the initial operator.
2. Explain the use of Net Liquidation Value (NLV) as the methodology for the appraisal
valuation to support the request of $10.2 million in Proposition 116 funds and $4 million in State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funds;
Information was provided to CTC in 2009-2011 via appraisals, supplemental information,
and various written and oral communications with Caltrans and CTC staff;
Caltrans Division of Right-of-Way recommended approval of the $14.2 million funding for purchase of the rail line following review of the appraisal and supplemental information provided
3. Commit, by resolution, to be responsible for initiating recreational passenger rail service, in accordance with Public Utilities Code (PUC) Section 99640;
Resolution 04-11 approved by the SCCRTC on August 5, 2010. The rail corridor has been used for expanded excursion passenger rail service. Within
weeks of RTC taking ownership in 2012, RTC’s short-line operator, Iowa Pacific Holdings initiated the “Train to Christmas Town.” Additionally, historic steam trains, demonstration trains, and other holiday trains have operated on the line ever since. However, due to significant storm damage to some sections of the line during the 2017 storms that impacted facilities statewide, expanded recreational service has been on hold until repairs are made (expected completion 2020). The current rail operator was granted the license for recreational passenger rail service and will put together an operating plan for such service for consideration by the SCCRTC.
4. Commit, by resolution, to be responsible for continuing freight rail service for as long as
would be required by the Surface Transportation Board (STB); Resolution 04-11 approved by the SCCRTC on August 5, 2010. Freight operations have continued on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. The line
remains in “common carrier status” under the Surface Transportation Board and freight services will continue as required by the STB.
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On June 14, 2018, the RTC approved the Administration, Coordination and License Agreement with Progressive Rail to serve as the new short-line operator - Progressive Rail - for rail operations on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. Progressive Rail is replacing Iowa Pacific Holdings (IPH) as the short-line operator. Unfortunately, the financial situation for IPH changed and IPH became unable to fulfill all the terms of its administration, coordination and license agreement with the RTC. IPH worked with the RTC to transition the operation to the new operator. The RTC’s agreement with Progressive Rail ensures that the RTC, as the owner of the rail line, meets its obligations to the California Transportation Commission, Caltrans, the Surface Transportation Board, the Federal Railroad Administration, the California Public Utilities Commission and the local businesses who depend on rail service for goods movement.
5. Commit, by resolution, to be responsible for hazardous waste clean-up and not seek State
transportation funds for any clean-up costs and to indemnify the State for both present and future hazardous waste clean-up liabilities; and
Resolution 29-10 approved by the SCCRTC on May 6, 2010.
6. If the RTC ceases to use the Branch Line for the original purpose as approved by the CTC,
RTC commits, by resolution, to reimburse the State the allocated amount or the then fair market value of the property.
Resolution 04-11 approved by the SCCRTC on August 5, 2010. RTC board understands this requirement and reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining
the railroad infrastructure on January 19, 2019. In 2013-15, the RTC utilized $5.3 million in STIP funds allocated by the CTC for
structures and other rail infrastructure upgrades needed to maintain and expand passenger and freight rail service. Construction included replacement of the 340-foot-long steel La Selva Bridge, replacement of a small timber bridge with a culvert and rehabilitation of three other timber bridges.
In 2012, 2013 and 2016 Iowa Pacific Holdings upgraded different sections of the track from excepted track to Class 1 in advance of running excursion trains. In total this includes about 15 miles of the 32-mile rail line.
In 2015, the RTC completed a Rail Transit Feasibility Study that looked at a range of transit service options for the corridor. The study found that rail transit service on the branch line is feasible, with strong partnership with the state. The RTC appreciates CTC Commissioner Ghielmetti’s suggestion earlier this year for RTC and other potential and existing transit operators to continue discussions about opportunities for funding new transit services statewide.
In 2016, more than 2/3rds of voters in Santa Cruz County approved Measure D. The Measure D Expenditure Plan dedicates 8% of revenues from the half-cent sales tax for the Rail Corridor - infrastructure preservation and analysis of future potential uses of the corridor to better serve Santa Cruz County residents and visitors. Projects include maintaining and repairing the publicly-owned Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line and analysis (including environmental and economic analysis) to answer important community
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questions about possible future transit and other transportation uses of the corridor through an open, transparent public process.
Consistent with Measure D, a Caltrans Planning Grant, and the Senate Bill 1 Congested Corridor program, the RTC prepared a comprehensive Unified Corridor Investment Study (UCS). Through the UCS, the RTC examined how a range of transportation improvements work together to make the most effective use of the community’s north/south transportation corridor including three parallel routes: Highway 1, Soquel Ave/Dr-Freedom Blvd, and the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line. As requested by the community, the range of options evaluated included trail with transit and trail-only options. This study builds on analysis done in the 2015 Rail Transit Feasibility Study, the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network (MBSST) Master Plan, and the Highway 1 corridor plans. While there are members of the community who would like to see the track removed, the RTC has maintained that it wants to maximize the transportation benefits of the line.
Sections of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network (MBSST) – rail trail which are currently under development are being built adjacent to, and not in place of, the railroad tracks.
In April 2018, the RTC established a list of on-call consultants to provide assistance with civil engineering, structure inspections and engineering, and construction management; as well as assessment and/or execution of civil engineering reports, design, cost estimates and related work, traffic engineering related to grade crossing concerns, inspection of rail bridges and culverts, right of way engineering, and other tasks required for the upkeep of the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line Property.
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Please Submit Maintenance Service Requests at the Following Link: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/maint/msrsubmit/
Fix-it-First In 2018, Caltrans completed more than 50
projects and began work on another 500
statewide—all funded through Senate Bill 1,
the Road Repair and Accountability Act of
2017, and the State Highway Operation and
Protection Program.
In District 5, these projects included:
• US 101 – 5.2 miles of repairs,
shoulder pavement and striping,
Santa Barbara County, $4.4 million
• US 101 – 4.5 miles of pavement, San
Benito County, $1.4 million
• US 101, revamp two bridges, Santa
Barbara County, $1.2 million
• Highway 41 – 9.32 miles of
pavement preservation, San Luis
Obispo County, $4.8 million
• US 101 – 16.2 miles of pavement,
San Luis Obispo County, $9.1
million
• US 101 – 367 miles of striping, Santa
Barbara and San Luis Obispo
counties, $4.9 million
• US 101 – 379 miles of striping, San
Luis Obispo and Monterey counties,
$5.2 million
• US 101 – 281 miles of striping,
Monterey and San Benito counties,
$4.4 million
SB 1 invests $5.4 billion annually to fix the
state’s transportation system. More
information: http://rebuildingca.ca.gov/
District 5 Kicks Off
Active Transportation Plan Caltrans is developing active transportation
plans in all 12 Districts statewide. Its
consultant, Toole Design Group, will create
and implement a route prioritization—
emphasizing social equity—to identify bicycle
and pedestrian network gaps, performance
metrics and improvements. District 5 will
work with multiple stakeholders and the
public to identify needs and develop active
transportation solutions on, across, and
parallel to, the state highway system. The
District plan will establish a vision with local
partners for a safe network supporting
healthy communities for all users, especially
in disadvantaged areas. Main goals for the
plan include safety improvements,
developing long-term strategies for
multimodal options, better connectivity and
accessibility, exploring shared mobility
systems for short trips, identifying needs
unique to rural and main street corridors,
coordinating with trail networks, and
maintaining long-term active transportation
facilities. The District will roll out the major
planning effort in early spring 2019. For more
information, contact Terri Persons, District 5
Active Transportation Coordinator at [email protected]
Asset Management Coming
District 5 is engaging local partners in asset
management implementation. The District’s
strategies are based on the Caltrans 2018
California Transportation Asset Management
Plan developed in partnership statewide.
Nearly $2.7 billion in SB 1 funding is expected
to be available statewide through 2027 to
address pavement, culverts and
transportation management systems as well
as office buildings, roadside rest facilities and
weigh stations.
Asset management calls for investing in
highway infrastructure based on total life-
cycle costs from design to long-term upkeep.
It also stresses the fix-it-first approach using
preventive maintenance to improve or
preserve existing assets and not expand
highway capacity. More information: http://www.dot.ca.gov/assetmgmt/documents/TA
MP_Final_03_30_18.pdf
Caltrans District 5
District Director Timothy Gubbins
Provide a safe, sustainable, integrated and
efficient transportation system to enhance
California’s economy and livability.
WINTER 2019
District Director’s Report A quarterly publication for our transportation partners
BEFORE AFTER
Southbound US 101 in Buellton
Santa Barbara County
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WI NTER 2019
Innovating Safety District 5 is now using automated flagging
assistance devices for temporary traffic
control with high visibility signal heads. Just
one person is needed to operate the hand-
held remote control while standing well
beyond the roadway and moving traffic.
These devices are used in the daytime for
short-term lane or road closures for bridge
maintenance, haul road crossing, and
guardrail and pavement repairs. They do not
replace the need for trained flaggers and
should only be used in locations where just
one lane of approaching traffic needs control,
according to the Federal Highway
Administration. This equipment furthers
Caltrans’ high safety goal toward zero worker
and user fatalities in all travel modes. More
information:https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/f
hwahop17042/fhwahop17042.pdf&http://www.dot.ca.
gov/perf/library/pdf/Caltrans_Strategic_Mgmt_Plan_0
33015.pdf
Sea level rise, Highway 1 in San Luis Obispo County
D5 Climate Change
Vulnerability Assessment District 5 recently kicked off its first climate
change vulnerability assessment. The study
will identify specific locations for likely
impacts of rising sea levels, increasing storm
and wildfires, coastal erosion, changing
precipitation patterns and higher
temperatures. The report will feature a GIS
database with online interactive mapping for
public use. Caltrans will evaluate other modal
vulnerabilities with local partners. Agency
partners include: California Department of
Water Resources, California Energy
Commission, California Geological Survey,
Federal Emergency Management Agency,
UC-Berkeley, UC-Davis and the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. Caltrans is producing
assessments for each District. District 5’s
report is scheduled for completion in fall 2019. http://www.dot.ca.gov/transplanning/ocp/vulnerabilit
y -assessment.html
TOWARD ZERO DEATHS
CALTRANS
SAFETY & HEALTH
OBJECTIVES
TARGETS
Zero worker
fatalities
Zero work zone-
related worker
fatalities every year
Reduce user
fatalities and
injuries by
adopting a Toward
Zero Deaths
practice
Maintain 0.5 or less
fatalities per 100
million vehicle miles
traveled on the state
highway system every
year
Promote health
through active
transportation and
reduced pollution
in communities
10 percent reduction
in number of fatalities
every year for each
mode: vehicle, transit,
pedestrian and bicycle
Landslide, Highway 154 in Santa Barbara County
Thomas Fire, Highway 192 in Santa Barbara County
State Rail Plan Serves
Central Coast The Caltrans 2018 California State Rail Plan
sets a long-term vision for prioritizing state
investment in an efficient, effective
passenger and freight rail system consistent
with the California Transportation Plan 2040.
The plan’s regional goals support:
• Running two daily intercity trains
connecting the San Francisco Bay
Area to Salinas via San Jose plus
new stations in Pajaro, Watsonville
and Castroville.
• Adding local stops along the coastal
route in Soledad and King City.
• Enhancing rail connections to
Gilroy.
• Providing express bus service to:
o San Jose, Salinas, San Luis
Obispo and Santa Barbara.
o Central Valley to Paso Robles.
o Hollister, Monterey and Santa
Cruz to the statewide rail
network.
More information: http://www.dot.ca.gov/californiarail/docs/CSRP_Final
_rev121818.pdf
Caltrans Funds
Multimodal Plans Downtown Multimodal Streetscape Plan
The City of Santa Maria recently completed
its downtown multimodal plan. The $265,590
grant project emphasizes beautification
efforts, activities and partnerships to connect
the downtown’s retail and civic areas to Allan
Hancock College, the transit center and
surrounding residences. The comprehensive
plan also identifies Complete Streets
priorities for these locations with
recommendations for future funding and
implementation.
Alisal Corridor Complete Streets Plan
The City of Salinas is nearing completion on
its corridor plan addressing pedestrian,
transit, bicycle and vehicular needs along
Alisal Street, a major local arterial. The
$262,782 grant project focuses on improving
safety and access for all users with
recommendations for parking, infill
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PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PREPARED FOR THE APRIL 4, 2019 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Project Location
Post Mile (PM) Description
Construction Timeline
Construction Cost
Funding Source
Project Manager (Resident Engineer)
Contractor Comments
1.
Santa Cruz 1 CAPM and Bridge Rails
(1C85U)
In and near Santa Cruz from North
Aptos up to Jct. Route 9
PM (10.2 to 17.5)
Pavement Rehabilitation,
ADA Curb Ramps,
Guardrail/Barrier rail/Bridge
January 2019 - June 2023 $19 million SHOPP Luis Duazo
Granite Construction
Company Watsonville,
CA
1C85U combines two projects 1C850 and 1F520 for construction. Ten Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) locations also added to 1C85U. Project awarded on Feb. 19, 2019
2.
Highway 9 Shoulder
Widening, Guardrail
Upgrades, and Center Rumble
Strips
(1C650)
North of Boulder Creek to south of
SR 35
(PM 22.1-23.8)
Shoulder widening, guardrail
upgrades, and center rumble
strips
March 18, 2019 $7.7 million SHOPP Luis Duazo
(IN)
Granite Construction
Company Watsonville,
CA
Construction started March 18.
3.
Highway 17 Pasatiempo
Shoulder Widening
(1C670)
South of Pasatiempo
overcrossing
(PM 0.2/0.5)
Shoulder widening and soil nail wall
Spring 2019 $5.7 million SHOPP Luis Duazo
Graniterock Company
Watsonville, CA
Construction area clearing started.
4.
Highway 17 Storm Water
Mitigation
(0Q600)
North of the Fishhook to Sims
Road
(PM 0.7-1.4)
Construct multiple storm
water improvements
Winter 2017-Summer 2019 $7.4 million SHOPP
Brandy Rider (BR)
Graniterock, Watsonville,
CA
Major Construction is complete. Erosion control and vegetation establishment continues through May 2019.
5.
Highway 17 North Route
17 CAPM
(1F760)
Scotts Valley from just north of the Granite Creek
Road over-crossing to SCL
(PM 6.0/12.5)
Maintenance pavement overlay
Spring 2019 $19 million SHOPP
SB-1 Brandy Rider (BR)
Granite Construction
Company, Watsonville,
CA
Construction is underway.
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PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PREPARED FOR THE APRIL 4, 2019 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION (Cont’d.)
Project Location
Post Mile (PM) Description
Construction Timeline
Construction Cost
Funding Source
Project Manager (Resident Engineer)
Contractor Comments
6.
Highway 129/ Carlton Road Intersection
Improvements
(1F350)
Near Watsonville at Carlton Road
(PM 3.2-3.5)
Realign Carlton Road
and construct a new
intersection with left-turn
channelization
Fall 2018- Spring 2019 $2.7 million SHOPP
Brandy Rider (JW)
Graniterock, Watsonville,
CA
Construction is almost complete, with the exception of some punch list items. Carlton
Road is no longer closed.
7. Highway 152 Americans
with Disabilities Act
(ADA) (1E020)
Near Watsonville from Wagner
Avenue to south of Holohan Road
(PM 1.3-R2.0)
Install sidewalks for
ADA compliance
January 2019 $1.9 million SHOPP Mike Lew Construction Contract approved on Dec. 19, 2018;
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT
Project Location
Post Mile (PM) Description Construction
Timeline
Estimated Construction
Cost
Funding Source
Project Manager
Phase Comments
8.
Highway 1 Soquel Creek
Scour Protection
(1H480)
In Capitola at Soquel Creek
Bridge
(PM 13.3)
Bridge preventative maintenance – Place
scour protection Winter 2022 $2.2 million SHOPP Luis
Duazo PA&ED
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PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PREPARED FOR THE APRIL 4, 2019 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d.)
Project Location
Post Mile (PM) Description Construction
Timeline
Estimated Construction
Cost
Funding Source
Project Manager
Phase Comments
9.
TMS Detection Repair
(1H990)
Various locations throughout
District 5 along SRs 1, 17, 68, 156,
101
(PM Various)
Replace failed TMS Detection Summer 2020 $451,000 SHOPP
SB-1 Brandy Rider PS&E/RW Project is in Design.
10.
Highway 1/ Highway 17 Ramp Safety
Improvements
(1H060)
From the fishhook to Pasatiempo overcrossing
(PM 16.7)
Construct ramp safety improvements Spring 2020 $5.8 million SHOPP Luis
Duazo PS&E/RW
11.
Highway 1 Davenport
Culvert Replacement
(0J200)
Near Davenport and south of
Waddell Creek Bridge
(PM 31.9/35.7)
Replace culverts Fall 2021 $3.6 million SHOPP SB-1
Brandy Rider PA&ED Project is in preliminary Design and
environmental phase.
12.
SCr 9 South Drainage and
Erosion Control
Improvements
(1F920)
From SR 1 and 9 to slightly north of Glen Arbor Road
(PM 0.0/8.5)
Upgrade drainage systems and stabilize
slopes Fall 2020 $2 million SHOPP Brandy
Rider PS&E/RW Project is in Design.
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PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PREPARED FOR THE APRIL 4, 2019 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d.)
Project Location
Post Mile (PM) Description Construction
Timeline
Estimated Construction
Cost
Funding Source
Project Manager
Phase Comments
13.
Highway 9 PM 1.0 and 4.0
Viaduct
(1K120)
Near SCr north of Vernon Street
(PM 1/1)
Construct side-hill viaduct, restore
roadway and facilities, place Water Pollution
Control BMPs, erosion control
Fall 2022 $9.9 million SHOPP Luis Duazo PA&ED
14.
SCr 9 Upper Drainage and
Erosion Control
Improvements
(1G950)
In Boulder Creek from Holiday Lane
to just south of Ben Lomond to the SR 236/9 Junction
(PM 8.5/25.5)
Upgrade drainage and erosion control Fall 2022 $5.4 million SHOPP Luis
Duazo PA&ED
15.
Highway 9 San Lorenzo River Bridge
and Kings Creek Bridge Replacement
(1H470)
Near Boulder Creek, at San Lorenzo River Bridge and at Kings Creek
Bridge
(PM 13.6/15.5)
Replace bridges Summer 2022 $12 million SHOPP SB-1
Brandy Rider PA&ED Project is in preliminary Design and
environmental phase.
16.
Highway 9 Spring Creek Road Soldier
Pile Wall
(1K140)
Near Boulder Creek at Spring
Creek Road
(PM 15)
Construct Soldier pile wall, restore roadway and facilities, place
water pollution control BMPs, erosion control
Spring 2020 $2.8 million SHOPP Brandy Rider PS&E/RW Project is currently going out to bid.
Construction anticipated this Summer/Fall.
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PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PREPARED FOR THE APRIL 4, 2019 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d.)
Project Location
Post Mile (PM) Description Construction
Timeline
Estimated Construction
Cost
Funding Source
Project Manager
Phase Comments
17.
Highway 9 Hairpin Tieback
(1K130)
Near Boulder Creek about 1.1
miles south of the SR 236/9 Junction
(PM 19.97)
Soldier Pile Tieback Retaining Wall Spring 2021 $2.6 million SHOPP Luis
Duazo PA&ED
18.
Highway 17 Wildlife Habitat
Crossing
(1G260)
From Laurel Road to just north of Laurel Road
(PM 9.442-9.692)
Construct wildlife undercrossing 2020 $5.6 million SHOPP Aaron
Henkel PS&E/RW Project is in design and on schedule.
19.
Highway 129/ Lakeview Road
Intersection Improvements
(1G990)
Near Watsonville, at Lakeview Road
(PM 1.4)
Construct roundabout and improve street
lighting 2020 $4.5 million SHOPP Luis
Duazo PS&E/RW
20.
Highway 152 Corralitos
Creek ADA (05- 1F620)
Near Watsonville, East of Beverly
Drive to Holohan / College Road
(PM1.9 to R2.0)
Construct Accessible Pathway Spring 2022 $3.4 million SHOPP Mike Lew PA&ED
21.
Crosswalks and Pedestrian
Safety Enhancements
(1G760)
Various Locations: Highways 1, 9, 129, and 152
Install Electrical / Signs / Markings /
Pavement Fall 2020 $690,000 SHOPP Ken
Dostalek PA&ED
Project is in preliminary Design and Environmental phase.
SCR 1 @ PM 18.8 (Laurent Street) SCR 9 @ PM 9.51 (Main Street) SCR 129 @ PM 0.23 (near SR1)
SCR 152 @ PM T3.161 (Marchant Street)
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PROJECT UPDATE – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY PREPARED FOR THE APRIL 4, 2019 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION MEETING
PROJECTS IN DEVELOPMENT (Cont’d.)
Project Location
Post Mile (PM) Description Construction
Timeline
Estimated Construction
Cost
Funding Source
Project Manager
Phase Comments
22.
Pedestrian Signal
Upgrades (1G160)
Various Locations: Highways 1, 9, 17,
129, and 152
Install Accessible Pedestrian Signal
(APS) January 2019 $ 1.8 million SHOPP Mike Lew PS&E/RW The Project RTL’d in January and is
scheduled to advertise next month.
23.
Santa Cruz 1 CAPM and Bridge Rails
(1C85U)
In and near Santa Cruz from North
Aptos up to Jct. Route 9
PM (10.2 to 17.5)
Pavement Rehabilitation, ADA
Curb Ramps,
Guardrail/Barrier rail/Bridge
January 2019 - June 2023 $19 million SHOPP Luis
Duazo PS&E/RW
1C85U combines two projects 1C850 and 1F520 for construction. Ten Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) locations also
added to 1C85U. These APS locations are being removed from 1G160
ACRONYMS USED IN THIS REPORT:
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CMAQ Congestion Mitigation Air Quality CMIA Corridor Mobility Improvement Account CTC California Transportation Commission ED Environmental Document EIR Environmental Impact Report PA&ED Project Approval and Environmental Document PM Post Mile PS&E Plans, Specifications, and Estimates RW Right of Way SB1 Senate Bill 1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 SCL Santa Clara County Line SHOPP State Highway Operation and Protection Program SR State Route STIP State Transportation Improvement Program TMS Traffic Management System
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AGENDA: April 4, 2019
TO: Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) FROM: Luis Pavel Mendez, Deputy Director RE: Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 Proposed Budget RECOMMENDATIONS The Budget and Administration/Personnel (B&A/P) Committee and staff recommend that the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC): 1. Adopt the attached resolution (Attachment 1) approving the proposed FY 2019-
20 RTC budget as shown on Exhibit A of Attachment 1; 2. Accept the Measure D revenue forecast for FY 2019-20 provided by HDL
Services (Attachment 3); 3. Accept the 30-year revenue projection which incorporates the HDL forecast for
FY 2019-20 (Attachment 4); and 4. Accept the 5-year revenue estimates for the Measure D recipients which
incorporate the HDL forecast for FY 2019-20 and calculation of the revenue distribution for local jurisdictions with updated data (Attachment 5).
BACKGROUND At the beginning of each calendar year, staff prepares a proposed Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) budget for the following fiscal year. The proposed budget is presented to the Budget and Administration/Personnel (B&A/P) Committee for review and recommendation to the RTC. Early budget approval allows the RTC to inform claimants of projected apportionments of Transportation Development Act (TDA) and Measure D funds for their use in developing their organizations’ budgets. The B&A/P Committee reviewed the proposed FY 2019-20 budget at its March 21, 2019 meeting and recommends approval. DISCUSSION Transportation Development Act (TDA) revenues are at levels above those prior to the “great recession.” In November 2016, a supermajority of Santa Cruz County voters passed Measure D to create new local funding for transportation. In 2017, California approved Senate Bill 1 (SB1) to significantly increase the state’s transportation funding. In the November 2018 election, the funding improvements made by SB1 were upheld by California voters through the failure of Proposition 6. Unfortunately, the federal government seems incapable of repairing the insolvency of the Highway Trust Fund or doing anything to improve transportation funding.
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While Measure D and SB 1 are far from enough to fund all of the identified needs in the community, transportation funding for Santa Cruz County is significantly better than it was a few years ago. Measure D raised about $20 million in its first year and SB 1 made it possible for the RTC to program over $22 million to local transportation projects in December 2017. Thanks to Measure D and SB 1, the proposed FY 2019-20 RTC budget (Exhibit A of Attachment 1) helps to address more of Santa Cruz County’s transportation needs than it has been able to in many years past.
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Apportionments (budget pp. 1 & 2)
One of the main sources of funding for transportation in Santa Cruz County is the TDA, which established that ¼% of the state sales tax would go to transportation. Attachment 2 shows actual and estimated TDA revenues for FYs 2008-09 to 2019-20. Between FYs 2006-07 and 2009-10 TDA revenues decreased significantly due tothe “great recession”. By FY 2013-14 TDA revenues returned to pre-recession levelsand have continued to increase. The Santa Cruz County Auditor Controller’sestimate of TDA revenues for FY 2019-20 is about 5.8% higher than their January2018 estimate for FY 2018-19 revenues.
After accounting for the TDA reserve, the apportionments for the RTC are increased by about 3.3% and for other TDA recipients by about 6.5% with the exception of Bike to Work, and the Community Traffic Safety Coalition (Table 1 below.)
Table 1: FY 2018-19 & 2019-20 TDA Apportionments
Recipients of TDA RevenueFY 18-19
Approved 04/05/18
FY 19-20 Proposed 04/04/19 % Chg
RTC Administration & Planning 1,144,393 1,182,670 3.34%
Bike to Work 60,000 60,000 0.00%Bike and Ped Safety (CTSC) 130,000 130,000 0.00%
Subtotal 190,000 190,000 0.00%
Santa Cruz Metro 7,074,858 7,531,910 6.46%Community Bridges 695,074 739,977 6.46%Volunteer Center 82,747 88,093 6.46%Capitola 15,504 17,141 10.56%Santa Cruz 99,276 107,836 8.62%Scotts Valley 18,557 19,789 6.64%Watsonville 80,884 86,708 7.20%Santa Cruz County 207,788 217,798 4.82%
Subtotal 8,274,688 8,809,252 6.46%
Total Apportioned 9,609,081 10,181,922 5.96%
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In FY 2017-18, the apportionments for Bike to Work and CTSC were increased 20% and 30% respectively. TDA apportionments for the cities and the county are based on population and the population figures were updated to the most recent figures provided by the State Department of Finance. Therefore, their TDA revenue percentage increases vary. Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) (budget p. 7) SB 1 doubled the amount of state funds available for FSP programs throughout the state to $50 million. About 50% of the SB1 funds are being allocated per the formula established by statute when FSP programs began. Some of the remaining funds are allocated to the CHP to support FSP programs and the remainder is allocated on a competitive basis for additional FSP service. The competitive funds are only available for FSP service beyond what exists today. RTC staff is analyzing information to see what potential additional FSP service could qualify and compete well for the competitive funds. This budget incorporates an estimate of SB1 formula funds that should be added to the regular statewide allocation. In FY 2018-19, with the SB1 allocation to the RTC, the state included the amount for the local CHP office. Through an agreement these funds will be provided to the CHP. Beginning with fiscal year 2019-20 the funds allocated to the CHP will be provided directly to the CHP and will not pass through the RTC. Rail/Trail Authority Budget (budget p. 8) The Rail/Trail authority budget incorporates estimated carryovers from FY 2018-19 and Measure D funds previously programmed by the RTC. It also provides an estimate of reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for storm damage repairs based on the estimated cost of repairs and the amount anticipated to be covered by FEMA and the California Office of Emergency Services (OES). Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Projects (budget p. 9) The tiered environmental document for the Highway 1 corridor was completed in December 2018. Design work is underway and, should continue into FY 2019-20, for the Highway 1 41st to Soquel Drive auxiliary lanes project. Environmental work for auxiliary lanes from State Park Drive to Bay/Porter is anticipated to begin this fiscal year and carry into the next fiscal year. The Highway 1 corridor investment program budget includes funds anticipated to carryover and funds programmed for this work. Environmental work and funding for Bus on Shoulders are also incorporated. Countywide Bicycle Signage Project (budget p. 10) The RTC secured an Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant for the county wide bicycle signage project. The design phase of the project was completed and the
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construction phase began in FY 2018-19. Some construction work is anticipated to carry over into FY 2019-20.
Highway 9 Improvements (budget p. 11)
This is a new budget page resulting from the fact that the RTC secured a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant to make pedestrian improvements at different locations on Highway 9. With the completion of the Highway 9 San Lorenzo Valley Complete Streets Plan, it is anticipated that Measure D funds will be programmed to priority improvements identified in the plan and that funds from other sources will also be secured for the various improvements. As that happens, this budget page will be amended to add those funds and improvements.
Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network Projects (budget p. 12)
The RTC completed the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental review for the North Coast section of the trail. Work will continue on several projects of the Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail (MBSST) Network. This includes environmental work per the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and design work for the north coast segment as well as construction for segments in the cities of Santa Cruz and Watsonville. The FY 2019-20 budget incorporates estimated carryover funds from FY 2018-19 and Measure D funds programmed by the RTC to MBSST Network projects for FY 2019-20. There will be a significant amount of work on the North Coast segment but the vast majority of that work will be done by the Central Federal Lands team and their consultants with their funds, which do not flow through the RTC budget. Some of the NEPA environmental work and design work will be covered by Land Trust funds, which do flow through the RTC budget.
Planning Budget (budget pp. 13, 14 and 15)
The planning budget includes the regular funds used every year to meet the RTC’s obligations for transportation planning in Santa Cruz County. These include Rural Planning Assistance (RPA); TDA; and STIP Planning, Programming and Monitoring (PPM). During FY 2018-19, the RTC completed two significant planning projects, the Unified Corridor Study (UCS) and the Highway 9 Complete Streets Plan. Therefore, no funds are shown for these projects in FY 2019-20. Part of the RTC decision on the UCS was to complete an alternatives analysis. This is shown to be funded with Measure D funds. RTC staff has already secured $100,000 in FY 2018-19 funds through the Caltrans Division of Rail. Those funds will be amended into the RTC’s FY 2018-19 budget and work program and some will carry over into FY 2019-20. Staff is working to secure additional grant funds for this effort. As grant funds are secured, they will be amended into the RTC budget.
Measure D (budget pp. 16)
Since a super majority of Santa Cruz County voters passed Measure D in November 2016, this budget includes estimates of revenues and apportionments from the new ½-cent transactions and use tax. The RTC hired HDL Services to provide analysis of
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Measure D revenues, audit receipts from the state and provide a forecast of revenues (Attachment 3). The estimated revenues for FY 2019-20 are from the forecast provided by HDL Services. This forecast was used to update the RTC’s 30-year projection (Attachment 4). As a history of revenues from Measure D builds, that will be incorporated into the revenue estimates for future years. Funding distribution is based on the actual revenues received.
The funding distribution to the cities and the county from the neighborhood projects bucket of Measure D is based on the formula approved in the measure, stating:
“Funding will be distributed at least quarterly to cities and the County of Santa Cruz based on their proportional share of the countywide population (29%), lane miles of roadway (39%) and the site where the measure revenue from the transactions and use tax is generated (32%). Population, road mile and tax site generation will be updated each year based on the latest available data.”
Data for the formula is updated each year to provide a 5-year estimate to the Measure D funding recipients for production of their 5-year programs of projects. Attachment 5 is the current 5-year estimate using the most recent data for the formula and HDL’s revenue forecast for FY 2019-20.
Funding from Measure D is included throughout the RTC budget for various RTC projects and programs consistent with the RTC approved 5-year programs of projects for Measure D. The RTC and local jurisdictions are beginning the process to produce the 5-year programs of projects for 2019. After the 2019 programs of projects are approved, it may be necessary to amend the RTC budget.
Staff Resources (budget p. 19 and throughout proposed budget)
There are no staffing changes recommended with this proposed FY 2019-20 budget. During FY 2018-19, the RTC completed negotiations on labor agreements and entered into a contract with the new Executive Director. The amounts budgeted for staffing resources throughout the FY 2019-20 budget are consistent with those labor agreements and contract.
TDA and RTC Reserves (budget page 17)
$10,306 of the increased TDA revenues projected to be received in FY 2019-20 are proposed to be added to the TDA reserve to meet the 8% target established in the RTC Rules and Regulations. The RTC reserve target was met in FY 2018-19 and it is not currently necessary to add any funds to that reserve.
FY 2019-20 Proposed Budget Recommendations
The proposed FY 2019-20 budget is balanced and includes the funding to meet the RTC’s state and federally mandated responsibilities as well as continue the RTC’s priority transportation projects and programs including:
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• Environmental review and design for the Highway 1 Tier II projects for auxiliarylanes between 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive and between State Park Drive andBay Avenue/Porter Street and bike and pedestrian overcrossings;
• Incorporation of Bus on Shoulders to the Highway 1 auxiliary lanes projects;• Environmental review and design for Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail
(MBSST) Network segments;• Implementation of the Highway 9 San Lorenzo Valley Complete Streets plan;• Implementation of the countywide bike signage program;• Implementation of the Cruz511 motorist information and TDM program;• Special transportation planning projects such as the high-capacity public transit
alternatives analysis for the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line;• Production of the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP);• Continued implementation of the Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) Safe on 17
programs;• Continued implementation of a new transportation funding sources with Measure
D; and• Continue working to increase state and federal funding for Santa Cruz County
transportation needs
Therefore, the Budget and Administration/Personnel Committee and staff recommend that the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC):
1. Adopt the attached resolution (Attachment 1) approving the proposedFY 2019-20 RTC budget as shown on Exhibit A of Attachment 1;
2. Accept the Measure D revenue forecast for FY 2019-20 provided byHDL Services (Attachment 3);
3. Accept the 30-year revenue projection which incorporates the HDLforecast for FY 2019-20 (Attachment 4); and
4. Accept the 5-year revenue estimates for the Measure D recipients withthe HDL forecast for FY 2019-20 and calculation of the revenuedistribution for local jurisdictions with updated data (Attachment 5).
SUMMARY
The proposed FY 2019-20 budget and work program for the RTC includes continued oversight of the Highway 1 projects, continuation of on-going RTC projects and programs and implementation of Measure D. The B&A/P Committee and staff recommend that the RTC approve the proposed FY 2019-20 budget (Attachment 1) and accept Measure D revenue forecast and estimates (Attachments 3, 4 & 5).
Attachments: 1. Resolution approving the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-20 Budget2. Actual and Estimated Transportation Development Act Revenues3. Measure D revenue forecast for FY 2019-20 from HDL Services4. Measure D 30-year Revenue Projections for 20195. Measure D 5-year distribution estimates for Measure D revenue recipients
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RESOLUTION NO.
Adopted by the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission
on the date of April 4, 2019 on the motion of Commissioner duly seconded by Commissioner
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FY 2019-20 BUDGET FOR THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission adopts and periodically amends a budget and work program for each fiscal year to guide its expenses and work;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION:
1. The FY 2019-20 Budget for the Santa Cruz County Regional TransportationCommission (RTC) is hereby adopted as shown in Exhibit A.
AYES: COMMISSIONERS:
NOES: COMMISSIONERS:
ABSTAIN: COMMISSIONERS
ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS
______________________________ Ed Bottorff, Chair
ATTEST:
____________________________ Guy Preston, Secretary
Attachment: Exhibit A - SCCRTC FY 2019-20 RTC Budget
Distribution: RTC Fiscal
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Page I. BUDGET SUMMARY
A. Projected Revenue Summary.................................................1 B. Apportionment Summary – TDA and Other Funds...............................2 C. SCCRTC Budget Summary.....................................................3
II. SCCRTC OPERATING BUDGET DETAIL - BY WORK PROGRAMA. SCCRTC - Administration...................................................4 B. Cruz511 - Rideshare.......................................................5 C. Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE)..........................6 D. Freeway Service Patrol (FSP)..............................................7 E. Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line...............................................8 F. Highway 1 Corridor Investment Program ....................................9 G. Countywide Bike Signage..................................................10 H. Highway 9 Improvements...................................................11 I. MBSST Network Projects...................................................12 J. SCCRTC Planning (all other programs)...............................13,14,15
III. LOCAL VOTER APPROVED REVENUE SOURCESA. Measure D Implementation.................................................16
IV. PASS THROUGH GRANTS AND PROGRAMSA. RSTP Exchange Program....................................................17
V. FUND BALANCES AND RESERVESA. Status of Reserve Funds..................................................18
VI. SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULESA. Staff Positions..........................................................19 B. TDA Allocation Balances..................................................20 C. Measure D Allocation Balances............................................21
VII. GLOSSARY OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING TERMS.................................22 - 26
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1 PROJECTED REVENUE SUMMARY2 FY18-19 FY19-203 SOURCES APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 Transportation Development Act (TDA):6 Auditor's 1/4 Cent Sales Tax Estimate 9,608,719 10,167,228 558,509 - SC County Auditor Congtroller's estimate of February 20197 Previous FY Revenues Budgeted 434,684 -434,684 - FY 2017-18 funds programmed in FY 2018-198 Interest Estimate 20,000 25,000 5,000 - Updatged estimate9 Total TDA Apportioned 10,063,403 10,192,228 128,825
1011 State Transit Assistance (STA)12 State Transit Assistance (99313-RTC) 2,307,166 2,686,391 379,225 - California State Controller's estimate of January 201913 State Transit Assistance (99314-SC METRO) 1,930,263 2,247,537 317,274 - California State Controller's estimate of January 201914 STA State of Good Repair (99313-RTC) 365,121 374,249 9,128 - California State Controller's estimate of January 201915 STA State of Good Repair (99314-SC METRO) 305,474 313,111 7,637 - California State Controller's estimate of January 201916 Total STA 4,908,024 5,621,288 713,2641718 Measure D 20,105,705 21,618,974 1,513,269 - Estimate for FY 2019-201920 Planning Grant Funds/Others:21 State planning funds (RPA and STIP PPM) 571,774 504,097 -67,677 - Some carryover in FY 18-1922 RSTP Exchange 75,000 75,000 023 Measure D 418,168 550,000 131,832 - Funds spent in FY 2018-1924 Transit & Transportation Planning grants 70,210 0 -70,210 - For alternatives analysis as follow-up to UCS25 RTC Funds Budgeted 402,715 251,469 -151,246 - Less funds estimated to be needed26 Planning/Other Total 1,537,867 1,380,566 -157,30127 CRUZ511/Rideshare:28 STBG & RSTP Exchange 464,715 279,663 -185,052 - Some funds used in FY 2018-1929 RTC Funds (SAFE & Measure D) 222,000 334,000 112,000 - New funds programmed for FY 19-2030 Service Authority for Freeway Emergency (SAFE):31 DMV Fees and interest 253,000 255,750 2,750 - Updated estimate32 Other - MTC SAFE, RTC SAFE & Measure D 135,300 137,800 2,500 - Updated estimate33 Freeway Service Patrol (FSP):34 State Funds (Caltrans, STIP, & RSTPX) 331,174 309,623 -21,551 - Does not include funds for CHP as in previous year35 RTC funds (Measure D, FSP Reserves & Interest) 118,813 122,313 3,500 - Estimated amount needed36 Rail/Trail Authority:37 Rail Line Funds (Reserves, Leases, Licenses, etc) 108,896 113,896 5,000 - Updated estimate38 RSTP Exchange and FEMA funds 670,064 3,560,064 2,890,000 - Includes estimated FEMA funds for storma damage repair39 Measure D and RTC funds 2,462,587 2,793,394 330,807 - Estimated carryover and funds programmed for this fiscal year40 Highway 1:41 STBG & RSTP Exchange 1,061,432 551,128 -510,304 - Some funds spent in FY 2018-1942 STIP, Measure D & Other 8,179,000 9,884,000 1,705,000 - Funds programmed for FY 2019-2043 Bike Signage Project:44 Active Transportation Program Funds 278,000 130,000 -148,000 - Most work done in FY 2018-19 with some carryover45 RSTP Exchange, TDA and RTC Funds 97,884 40,000 -57,884 - Most work done in FY 2018-19 with some carryover46 Highway 9 Ped Improvements47 HSIP Grant and Measure D 280,000 280,000 - Recently secured grant48 MBSST Network49 Measure D 3,339,250 2,899,250 -440,000 - Some funds spend in FY 18-1950 RSTPX and Land Trust 321,958 650,000 328,042 - For NEPA environmental work to be done by federal team51 RSTP Exchange Program 11,305,785 1,567,000 -9,738,785 - Carryover to be dtermined after end of FY 2018-1952 TOTAL 65,964,856 62,720,937 -3,243,919
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1 APPORTIONMENT SUMMARY2 FY18-19 FY19-203 CLAIMANTS APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 Transportation Development Act (TDA): (1)6 TDA Reserve Fund 51,656 10,306 -41,350 - To meet 8% reserve target7 RTC Reserve Fund 104,191 -104,191 - FY 2018-19 apportionment to meet reserve target8 Countywide bike signage project 48,942 -48,942 - One-time apporitionment in FY 2018-19due to project needs9
10 % Chg11 SCCRTC: Administration 597,570 635,847 38,277 6.41% - Based on Auditor Controller estimate and RTC needs12 Planning 546,823 546,823 0 0.00%13 Subtotal 1,144,393 1,182,670 38,277 3.34% - Based on Auditor Controller estimate and RTC needs1415 Bike to Work 60,000 60,000 0 0.00%16 Bike & Pedestrian Safety (CTSC) 130,000 130,000 0 0.00%17 Subtotal 190,000 190,000 0 0.00%1819 Santa Cruz METRO 7,288,209 7,531,910 243,702 3.34% - Based on Auditor Controller estimate20 Specialized Transit (Community Bridges/CTSA) 716,035 739,977 23,943 3.34% - Based on Auditor Controller estimate21 Volunteer Center 85,242 88,093 2,850 3.34% - Based on Auditor Controller estimate22 City of Capitola 15,972 17,141 1,169 7.32% - Based on Auditor Controller estimate and updated population23 City of Santa Cruz - Non Transit 102,270 107,836 5,566 5.44% - Based on Auditor Controller estimate and updated population24 City of Scotts Valley 19,117 19,789 673 3.52% - Based on Auditor Controller estimate and updated population25 City of Watsonville 83,323 86,708 3,385 4.06% - Based on Auditor Controller estimate and updated population26 County of Santa Cruz 214,054 217,798 3,744 1.75% - Based on Auditor Controller estimate and updated population27 Subtotal 8,524,221 8,809,252 285,031 3.34%2829 TOTAL TDA APPORTIONED 10,063,403 10,192,228 128,825 - Based on Auditor Controller estimate3031 State Transit Assistance (STA) & SGR32 SC METRO (Sec 99314 & 85% of Sec 99313 amounts) 4,908,024 5,162,192 254,168 - First year that these funds are divided between SC METRO & competitive33 Competitive (15% of Sec 99313 amounts) 459,096 459,096 - First year that these funds are divided between SC METRO & competitive34 TOTAL STA & SGR 4,908,024 5,621,288 713,264 - State Controller's estimate3536 Measure D 20,105,705 21,618,974 1,513,269 - Revised estimate based on TDA estimate3738 Planning Grant Funds/Others: 1,537,867 1,380,566 -157,301 - Less funds estimated to be needed3940 CRUZ511 686,715 613,663 -73,052 - Some funds used in FY 2018-194142 SAFE 388,300 393,550 5,250 - Updated estimate4344 Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) 449,987 431,936 -18,051 - Does not include funds for CHP as in previous year4546 Rail/Trail Authority 3,241,547 6,467,354 3,225,807 - Estimated carryover and funds programmed for this fiscal year4748 Highway 1 9,240,432 10,435,128 1,194,696 - Some funds spent in FY 2018-194950 Bike Signage Project 375,884 170,000 -205,884 - Most work done in FY 2018-19 with some carryover5152 Highway 9 Ped Improvements 280,000 280,000 - Recently secured grant5354 MBSST Network 3,661,208 3,549,250 -111,958 - Some funds spend in FY 18-195556 RSTP Exchange Program 11,305,785 1,567,000 -9,738,785 - Carryover to be dtermined after end of FY 2018-195758 TOTAL 65,964,856 62,720,937 -3,243,9195960 (1) TDA apportionments are based on formulas in the RTC's Rules and Regulations. Balance not used for Planning and Administration is allocated to other TDA claimants as follows:61 85.5% to SCMTD, 8.4% to Community Bridges and 1% to the Volunteer Center; remaining funds are proportionally allocated to cities and the county according to population.
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1 BUDGET SUMMARY23 TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL (1)4 FY 17-18 SALARIES SERVICES & FY18-19 SALARIES SERVICES & FY19-20 SALARIES SERVICES &5 ADOPTED BENEFITS & SUPPLIES ADOPTED BENEFITS & SUPPLIES PROPOSED BENEFITS & SUPPLIES6 OPERATIONS PROGRAMS 04/05/18 OVERHEAD 11/01/18 OVERHEAD 04/04/19 OVERHEAD7 SCCRTC - Administration 940,717 238,000 702,717 889,691 242,000 647,691 769,200 250,000 519,200 8 CRUZ511/Rideshare 322,522 200,000 122,522 380,052 207,000 173,052 354,763 213,663 141,100 9 SAFE 394,300 125,000 269,300 388,300 129,000 259,300 393,550 134,000 259,550
10 Freeway Service Patrol 410,500 80,000 330,500 449,987 83,000 366,987 431,936 86,500 345,436 11 SCCRTC Planning 2,493,616 1,225,560 1,268,056 2,086,760 1,059,000 1,027,760 1,984,036 993,436 990,600 12 Measure D 19,842,749 420,981 19,421,768 21,546,266 504,024 21,042,242 21,613,974 571,732 21,042,242 13 Total Operations Programs 24,404,404 2,289,541 22,114,863 25,741,056 2,224,024 23,517,032 25,547,459 2,249,331 23,298,128 1415 CAPITAL PROGRAMS16 Rail/Trail Authority 1,928,332 238,035 1,690,297 3,241,547 269,370 2,972,177 6,467,354 278,694 6,188,660 17 Highway 1 Env Docs & Design 1,859,856 200,000 1,659,856 9,240,432 340,000 8,900,432 10,435,128 376,832 10,058,296 18 Highway 1 Construction 85,731 40,000 45,731 - - 19 Countywide Bike Signage 364,535 65,000 299,535 210,000 60,000 150,000 170,000 20,000 150,000 20 Highway 9 HSIP Ped Imprvmts 280,000 20,000 260,000 21 MBSST Network 3,388,723 409,473 2,979,250 3,661,208 416,958 3,244,250 3,549,250 470,000 3,079,250 22 Total Capital Programs 7,627,177 952,508 6,674,669 16,353,187 1,086,328 15,266,859 20,901,732 1,165,526 19,736,206 2324 TOTAL ALL PROGRAMS 32,031,581 3,242,049 28,789,532 42,094,243 3,310,352 38,783,891 46,449,191 3,414,857 43,034,334 2526272829 FY 17-18 FY18-19 FY19-2030 FY 17-18 FY 17-18 ACTUAL LESS FY18-19 FY 17-18 ADOPTED VS FY19-20 FY18-19 PROPOSED VS31 PROGRAM ADOPTED ACTUAL ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED FY 17-18 PROPOSED ADOPTED FY18-1932 04/05/18 6/30/18 04/05/18 11/01/18 04/05/18 ADOPTED 04/04/19 11/01/18 ADOPTED33 SCCRTC - Administration 940,717 619,682 (321,035) 889,691 940,717 (51,026) 769,200 889,691 (120,491) 34 CRUZ511/Rideshare 322,522 189,783 (132,739) 380,052 322,522 57,530 354,763 380,052 (25,289) 35 SAFE 394,300 243,466 (150,834) 388,300 394,300 (6,000) 393,550 388,300 5,25036 Freeway Service Patrol 410,500 365,886 (44,614) 449,987 410,500 39,487 431,936 449,987 (18,051) 37 Rail/Trail Authority 1,928,332 497,110 (1,431,222) 3,241,547 1,928,332 1,313,215 6,467,354 3,241,547 3,225,807 38 Highway 1 Env Docs & Design 1,859,856 821,295 (1,038,561) 9,240,432 1,859,856 7,380,576 10,435,128 9,240,432 1,194,696 39 Highway 1 Construction 85,731 34,939 (50,792) - 85,731 (85,731) - - -40 Countywide Bike Signage 364,535 56,839 (307,696) 210,000 364,535 (154,535) 170,000 210,000 (40,000) 41 Highway 9 HSIP Ped Imprvmts 280,000 280,000 42 MBST Network 3,388,723 858,774 (2,529,949) 3,661,208 3,388,723 272,485 3,549,250 3,661,208 (111,958) 43 Measure D 19,842,749 10,981,892 (8,860,857) 21,546,266 19,842,749 1,703,517 21,613,974 21,546,266 67,708 44 SCCRTC Planning 2,493,616 1,856,120 (637,496) 2,086,760 2,493,616 (406,856) 1,984,036 2,086,760 (102,724) 45 Total Operating Budget 32,031,581 16,525,786 (15,505,795) 42,094,243 32,031,581 10,062,662 46,449,191 42,094,243 4,354,948 4647 Notes: (1) Includes staffing shown on page 16
FY19-20 PROPOSED DETAILFY17-18 ADOPTED DETAIL FY18-19 ADOPTED DETAIL
BUDGET COMPARISONPRIOR YEAR AND BUDGET YEAR
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONADMINSTRATION
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 ADMINISTRATION2 FY18-19 FY19-203 WORK ELEMENT #102 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 REVENUES:6 TDA Administration 701,761 635,847 -65,914 - No funds for RTC reserve needed in this fiscal year7 RTC Funds 187,930 133,353 -54,577 - Less funds estimated to be needed8 Other revenue 09 TOTAL REVENUES 889,691 769,200 -120,491
10 EXPENDITURES:11 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 242,000 250,000 8,000 - Estimate per anticipated work and recent labor agreements1213 Services and Supplies:14 Telephone 13,000 13,000 015 Liability Insurance 14,000 14,700 700 - 5% increse from insurance company16 Utilities 9,000 9,000 017 Office Rent 92,000 92,000 018 Travel/Training19 Vehicle Maintenance, Rentals and Service 4,000 4,000 020 Transportation/Travel/Education 30,000 30,000 021 Fixed Assets 25,000 25,000 022 Office Expenses23 General Supplies & Expenses 30,000 30,000 024 Duplicating 6,000 6,000 025 Postage 5,500 5,500 026 Membership 15,000 15,000 027 Sponsorship 1,000 1,000 028 Advertisement/Publication 6,000 6,000 029 Office Equipment Repair/Maintenance 6,500 6,500 030 Contingency/Special Expense 30,000 30,000 031 County Mainframe/Intranet 6,000 6,000 032 Computer Software 16,000 16,000 033 Services34 Commissioners' Stipend 11,000 11,000 035 Fiscal & Triennial Performance Audit 65,000 65,000 036 Annual Report/Fact Sheets 10,000 10,000 037 Accounting, Payroll and Auditing Fees 15,000 15,000 038 Human Resources/Employee Relations 50,000 25,000 -25,000 - Labor agreements negotiation completed in previous year39 Administrative Consulting Services 10,000 10,000 040 Legal Counsel 30,000 30,000 041 Computer/website support, service & programming 36,000 36,000 042 Custodial - Janitorial Services 7,500 7,500 043 Provision for RTC reserves 104,191 -104,191 - One-time apportionment to reserves44 Subtotal Services & Supplies 647,691 519,200 -128,4914546 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 889,691 769,200 -120,491
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
CRUZ511 - RIDESHAREFY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 CRUZ511 - Rideshare: 721400
2 FY18-19 FY19-203 WORK ELEMENT #179 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 01/17/19 04/04/195 REVENUES:6 RSTP Exchange/STBG 464,715 279,663 -185,052 - Some funds used in FY 2018-197 Measure D 150,000 265,000 115,000 - New funds programmed for FY 19-208 SAFE funds 72,000 69,000 -3,000 - Less carryover than previous fiscal year9 TOTAL REVENUES 686,715 613,663 -73,052
10 EXPENDITURES:11 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 207,000 213,663 6,663 - Estimate per anticipated work and recent labor agreeme1213 Services and Supplies:14 Rideshare:15 Telephone 500 500 016 Membership 600 600 017 Postage 1,000 1,000 018 Other - Office Expense 2,000 2,000 019 Transportation/Travel/Education 2,000 2,000 020 Advertisement & Promotion Materials 10,000 10,000 021 Technical Support/Programming 5,000 5,000 022 Commute Manager Platform 65,000 50,000 -15,000 - Some work done in FY 2018-1924 Cruz511 Technical Support 10,000 10,000 025 Cruz511 In Your Neighborhood 8,000 10,000 2,000 - Updated estimate26 Park & Ride Lot Project 68,952 50,000 -18,952 - Some work done in FY 2018-1927 Subtotal Services & Supplies 173,052 141,100 -31,95228 Unappropriated Revenues: 306,663 258,900 -47,763 -2930 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 686,715 613,663 -73,052
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONSERVICE AUTHORITY FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES (SAFE)
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 SAFE: 721825
2 FY18-19 FY19-203 WORK ELEMENT #178 and #175 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 REVENUES:6 DMV Fees 250,000 252,750 2,750 - Updated estimate7 Interest 3,000 3,000 08 Measure D 25,000 25,000 09 Local Financial Assistance (MTC SAFE) 50,000 50,000 0
10 SAFE Reserve Funds Budgeted 60,300 62,800 2,500 - Updated estimate11 TOTAL REVENUES 388,300 393,550 5,25012 EXPENDITURES:13 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 129,000 134,000 5,000 - Estimate per anticipated work and recent labor agreements1415 Services and Supplies:16 Office Expense 2,000 2,000 017 Transportation/Travel/Education 2,000 2,000 018 HWY 17 Utility Charges (Electricity) 1,200 1,200 019 Liability Insurance 5,000 5,250 250 - 5% increase per insurance company20 Legal Counsel 1,000 1,000 021 Contingency/Special Expense 2,500 2,500 022 Network Access 1,000 1,000 023 System Maintenance 46,000 46,000 024 CHP Operations 600 600 025 Safe on 17 125,000 125,000 026 Call Answering 3,000 3,000 027 Callbox Upgrade 20,000 20,000 028 To Cruz511 50,000 50,000 029 Subtotal Services & Supplies 259,300 259,550 25030 Unappropriated Revenues 0 0 03132 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 388,300 393,550 5,250
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL (FSP)FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 FREEWAY SERVICE PATROL (FSP) : 721827
2 FY18-19 FY19-203 WORK ELEMENT #177 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 REVENUES6 Caltrans 160,974 160,974 07 SB 1 106,076 79,525 -26,551 - Does not include funds for CHP as in previous year8 Measure D 118,813 122,313 3,500 - Estimated amount needed9 Interest 0 0 0
10 STIP 64,124 69,124 5,000 - From remaining STIP funding11 TOTAL REVENUES 449,987 431,936 -18,0511213 EXPENDITURES14 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 83,000 86,500 3,500 - Estimate per anticipated work and recent labor agreements1516 Services and Supplies:17 Telephone & Mobile Device Service 2,000 2,000 018 Transportation/Travel/Education 1,000 1,000 019 Liability Insurance 4,000 4,200 200 - 5% increase per insurance broker20 Legal Counsel 1,000 1,000 021 Contingency/Special Expense 5,000 5,000 022 Supplies 4,000 4,000 023 Towing 324,983 328,236 3,253 - Updated estimate based on existing contracts24 CHP Support 25,003 0 -25,003 - Caltrans to provide funds to CHP directly25 Subtotal Services & Supplies 366,987 345,436 -21,55126 Unappropriated Revenues: 0 0 027 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 449,987 431,936 -18,05128
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONSANTA CRUZ BRANCH RAIL LINE
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 SC BRANCH RAIL LINE: 722100
2 FY18-19 FY19-203 WORK ELEMENT #682 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 REVENUES:6 Measure D 2,462,587 2,683,394 220,807 - Estimated carryover and funds programmed for this fiscal year7 Leases, Licenses & Other Revenue 65,000 70,000 5,000 - Updated estimate8 Transfer from TC Funds 110,000 110,000 09 RSTP Exchange 560,064 560,064 0
10 FEMA funds for storm damage repair and clean up 3,000,000 3,000,000 - Estimated FEMA reimbursement for storm damage work11 Rail Line Reserve Funds Budgeted 43,896 43,896 012 TOTAL REVENUES 3,241,547 6,467,354 3,225,80713 EXPENDITURES:14 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 269,370 278,694 9,324 - Estimate per anticipated work and recent labor agreements1516 Services and Supplies:17 Liability Insurance 5,000 5,250 250 - 5% increase per insurance broker18 Rail line ROW clean up, maintenance & signage 50,000 50,000 019 Consulting Services:20 Consultants for Rail Operations & Property Management 10,000 64,750 54,750 - To update leases and manage licenses, rights of entery, etc.21 Haz Mat Investigation and Related Costs 10,000 10,000 022 General Contingency 15,000 15,000 023 Storm damage repair and clean up 231,250 3,150,000 2,918,750 - Includes estimated FEMA reimbursement24 RR Structures Inspection, Analysis and Rehabilitation 2,086,314 2,460,064 373,750 - Estimated carryover and funds programmed for this fiscal year25 Rail Line Infrs Maintenance & Repair 242,893 314,700 71,807 - Estimated carryover and funds programmed for this fiscal year27 Legal Counsel 321,720 118,896 -202,824 - Most of the work to defend lawsuit done in previous fiscal year28 Subtotal Services & Supplies 2,972,177 6,188,660 3,216,4832930 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,241,547 6,467,354 3,225,807
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
HIGHWAY 1 CORRIDOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMFY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 HWY 1 CORRIDOR INVESTMENT PROGRAM: 722200
2 FY18-19 FY19-203 WORK ELEMENT #683 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 REVENUES:6 RSTP Exchange (STBG 2016 & 2017) - HOV Lanes 480,304 0 -480,304 - Fully spent in FY 2018-197 RSTP Exchange - Mar Vista Overcrossing 581,128 551,128 -30,000 - Some funds spent in FY 2018-198 STIP - 41st/Soquel Aux Lanes 4,079,000 3,229,000 -850,000 - Some funds spent in FY 2018-199 STIP - State Park/Bay Aux Lanes 1,830,000 1,830,000 - Funds programmed for FY 2019-20
10 Santa Cruz METRO 200,000 200,000 - For Bus on Shoulder environmental document11 Measure D - 41st/Soquel Aux Lanes 1,500,000 1,600,000 100,000 - Some funds programmed for FY 2019-2012 Measure D - State Park/Bay Aux Lanes 2,600,000 3,025,000 425,000 - Some funds programmed for FY 2019-2013 TOTAL REVENUES 9,240,432 10,435,128 1,194,69614 EXPENDITURES:15 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 340,000 376,832 36,832 - Estimate per anticipated work and recent labor agreements1617 Services and Supplies:18 Hwy 1 HOV Lanes PA/ED:19 PA/ED Consultant - Nolte Contract 331,419 0 -331,419 - Work completed in FY 2018-1920 PA/ED Public Information, materials, postage & meetings 1,422 0 -1,422 - Work completed in FY 2018-1921 ROW Consultant 5,000 0 -5,000 - Work completed in FY 2018-1922 Reserve for future year expenses 52,463 0 -52,463 - Work completed in FY 2018-192324 HWY 1 - Bus on Shoulder25 Consultant services 200,000 200,000 - For Bus on Shoulder environmental document2627 Hwy 1 Mar Vista Drive Overcrossing:28 PA/ED Consultant 381,349 381,349 029 PA/ED Public Information, materials, postage & meetings 20,000 20,000 030 ROW Consultant 5,000 5,000 031 Reserve for future year expenses 114,779 84,779 -30,000 - Applied to work anticipated in FY 2019-203233 Hwy 1 41st to Soquel Auxiliary Lanes & Bike/Ped Xing:34 Design and Engineering Consultants 2,750,000 1,650,000 -1,100,000 - Some work done in FY 2018-1935 Design Public Information, materials, Postage & meeting space 25,000 25,000 036 Right of Way Capital and Support 1,760,000 1,760,000 037 Reserve for future year expenses 929,000 1,244,000 315,000 - Some funds programmed for FY 2019-203839 Hwy 1 State Park Dr to Bay Porter Auxiliary Lanes:40 PA/ED Consultant 2,000,000 3,663,168 1,663,168 - Some funds programmed for FY 2019-2041 PA/ED Public Information, materials, postage & meetings 50,000 50,000 042 Reserve for future year expenses 475,000 975,000 500,000 - Some funds programmed for FY 2019-2043 Subtotal Services & Supplies 8,900,432 10,058,296 1,157,8644445 Unappropriated Revenues: 0 0 046 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 9,240,432 10,435,128 1,194,696
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONCOUNTYWIDE BIKE SIGNAGE
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 COUNTYWIDE BIKE SIGNAGE:2 FY18-19 FY19-203 WORK ELEMENT #615 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 REVENUES:6 Active Transportation Program Funds 278,000 130,000 -148,000 - Most work done in FY 2018-19 with some carryover7 RSTP Exchange 48,942 15,000 -33,942 - Most work done in FY 2018-19 with some carryover8 RTC Funds 0 0 09 TDA 48,942 25,000 -23,942 - Most work done in FY 2018-19 with some carryover
10 TOTAL REVENUES 375,884 170,000 -205,8841112 EXPENDITURES:13 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 60,000 20,000 -40,000 - Most work done in FY 2018-19 with some carryover1415 Services and Supplies:16 Construction with contingency 219,442 120,000 -99,442 - Most work done in FY 2018-19 with some carryover17 Engineering Activity - including PS&E, counts and permits 35,000 15,000 -20,000 - Most work done in FY 2018-19 with some carryover18 Public Outreach 12,500 5,000 -7,500 - Most work done in FY 2018-19 with some carryover19 General contingency 48,942 10,000 -38,942 - Most work done in FY 2018-19 with some carryover20 Subtotal Services & Supplies 315,884 150,000 -165,8842122 Unappropriated Revenues 0 0 023 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 375,884 170,000 -205,8841
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1 HIGHWAY 9 IMPROVEMENTS:2 FY18-19 FY19-203 WORK ELEMENT # APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 REVENUES:6 Highway Safety Improvement Program 250,000 250,000 - Recently secured grant7 Measure D 30,000 30,000 - Match for grant8 09 TOTAL REVENUES 280,000 280,000
1011 EXPENDITURES:12 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 20,000 20,000 - To implement work in recently secured grant1314 Services and Supplies:15 Construction with contingency 230,000 230,000 - To implement work in recently secured grant16 Engineering Activity - including PS&E, counts and permits 20,000 20,000 - To implement work in recently secured grant17 Public Outreach 5,000 5,000 - To implement work in recently secured grant18 General contingency 5,000 5,000 - To implement work in recently secured grant19 Subtotal Services & Supplies 260,000 260,0002021 Unappropriated Revenues 0 022 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 280,000 280,0001
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONMBSST NETWORK PROJECTS
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 MBSST Network Projects2 FY18-19 FY19-203 WORK ELEMENT #683 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 REVENUES:6 RSTP Exchange 200,000 150,000 -50,000 - Some funds spend in FY 18-197 Measure D 3,339,250 2,899,250 -440,000 - Some funds spend in FY 18-198 Land Trust 121,958 500,000 378,042 - For NEPA environmental work to be done by federal team9 TOTAL REVENUES 3,661,208 3,549,250 -111,958
10 EXPENDITURES:11 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 416,958 470,000 53,042 - Estimate per anticipated work and recent labor agreements1213 Services and Supplies:14 General Technical Assistance 50,000 65,000 15,000 - Per amount programmed in Measure D 5-yr plan15 Corridor encroachment & Maintenance 474,250 449,250 -25,000 - Per amount programmed in Measure D 5-yr plan1617 North Coast Segment 5: 18 Environmental Documents and Design 575,000 650,000 75,000 - For NEPA environmental work and design to be done by federal team19 Technical Asst (envl, legal, surveying, EHS, etc.) 350,000 120,000 -230,000 - Some work completed in FY 2018-192021 City of Santa Cruz Segments 7, 8 & 9: 0 022 Technical Asst (envl, legal, surveying, EHS, etc.) 35,000 30,000 -5,000 - Per amount programmed in Measure D 5-yr plan23 Seg 7 Construction Phase 2 to City of Santa Cruz 1,100,000 1,100,000 024 Seg 8 San Lorenzo River trestle Construction to City of Scruz 500,000 500,000 02526 City of Watsonville Segement 18:27 Seg 18 Construction - to City of Watsonville 150,000 150,000 028 Technical Asst (envl, legal, surveying, EHS, etc.) 10,000 10,000 02930 City of Capitola City Hall to Monterey Av:31 Technical Asst (envl, legal, surveying, EHS, etc.) 5,000 5,000 - Per amount programmed in Measure D 5-yr plan32 Subtotal Services & Supplies 3,244,250 3,079,250 -165,0003334 Unappropriated Revenues: 0 0 035 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 3,661,208 3,549,250 -111,95836
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONPLANNING REVENUES SUMMARY
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 PLANNING REVENUES: 721600/721700/721750
2 FY18-19 FY19-203 SOURCES APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 REVENUES:67 TDA Planning 736,823 736,823 08 Rural Planning Assistance (RPA) 404,677 337,000 -67,677 - Some carryover in FY 18-199 STIP for Planning (PPM) 167,097 167,097 0
10 Transit Planning Grants 70,210 0 -70,210 - Funds spent in FY 2018-1911 Measure D 418,168 550,000 131,832 - For alternatives analysis as follow-up to UCS12 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant 0 0 013 RSTP Exchange 75,000 75,000 014 RTC Funds Budgeted 214,785 118,116 -96,669 - Less funds estimated to be needed1516 TOTAL REVENUES 2,086,760 1,984,036 -102,724
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONPLANNING EXPENDITURES
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 PLANNING EXPENDITURES: 721600/721700/721750
2 FY18-19 FY19-203 EXPENDITURES APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead by Program6 Regional Planning Coordination 97,918 97,918 07 Unified Corridor Study Phase II 90,863 - -90,863 - Project completed8 Work Program 34,535 34,535 09 Public Information 59,544 59,544 0
10 Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning 62,936 66,931 3,995 - Estimate per work trend11 Specialized Transportation 64,158 68,433 4,275 - Estimate per work trend12 Alternatives Analysis for Rail Line - 150,000 150,000 - UCS follow-up action13 Sust Transp Prioritization Plan 45,000 - -45,000 - Project completed14 Highway 9 Study 87,971 - -87,971 - Project completed15 Regional Transportation Plan for MTP 210,291 210,291 016 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 220,487 220,487 017 Highway & Roadway Planning 85,297 85,297 018 Subtotal Staff and Overhead 1,059,000 993,436 -65,564 -19 Services & Supplies20 Passthrough Programs21 Bike To Work Program (Ecology Action) 60,000 60,000 022 Bike & Ped Safety (Comm. Traffic Safety Coalition) 130,000 130,000 023 Ecology Action - Countywide SR2S Education 25,000 25,000 024 Ecology Action - Everyday is Bike to Work Day 50,000 50,000 02526 Professional Services (contracts)27 Washington Assistant 44,600 44,600 028 Engineering and Other Technical Consultants 75,000 75,000 029 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning - - 030 Environmental Documents for RTP/MTP 30,000 30,000 031 Alternatives Analysis for Rail Line 50,000 400,000 350,000 - UCS follow-up action32 Highway 9 study consultant 94,855 - -94,855 - Project completed33 SC METRO & DPW for Hwy 9 study 15,000 - -15,000 - Project completed34 Unified Corridor Study Consultant 277,305 - -277,305 - Project completed3536 RTC Work Element Related Items37 Traffic Monitoring services 16,000 16,000 038 Printing Documents and Pub Info Materials 50,000 50,000 039 Transfer to Rail/Trail Authority 110,000 110,000 040 Subtotal Services & Supplies 1,027,760 990,600 -37,1604142 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,086,760 1,984,036 -102,724
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONPLANNING FUNDS DETAIL
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 PLANNING DETAIL: 721600/721700/721750
2 FY19-20 RTC FTA5304 STIP3 EXPENDITURES PROPOSED TDA FUND RPA Meas D SustComm PPM RSTPX4 04/04/19 Plng5 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead by Program6 Regional Planning Coordination 97,918 11,501 - 86,4177 Unified Corridor Study Phase II - 8 Work Program 34,535 34,535 - 9 Public Information 59,544 59,544 - - -
10 Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning 66,931 34,936 3,995 - 28,000 11 Specialized Transportation 68,433 64,158 4,275 12 Alternatives Analysis for Rail Line 150,000 - 150,000 13 Sust Transp Prioritization Plan - 14 Highway 9 Study - 15 Regional Transportation Plan for MTP 210,291 70,696 - 139,595 16 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 220,487 30,383 - 51,007 139,097 17 Highway & Roadway Planning 85,297 25,316 - 59,98118 Subtotal Staff & Overhead 993,436 331,069 8,270 337,000 150,000 - 167,097 - 1920 Services & Supplies21 Passthrough Programs22 Bike To Work Program (Ecology Action) 60,000 60,000 - 23 Bike & Ped Safety (Comm. Traffic Safety Coalition) 130,000 130,000 - 24 Ecology Action - Countywide SR2S Education 25,000 - 25,000 25 Ecology Action - Everyday is Bike to Work Day 50,000 - 50,000 2627 Professional Services28 Washington Assistant 44,600 4,600 40,000 29 Engineering and Other Technical Consultants 75,000 41,778 33,222 30 User Oriented Transit Travel Planning - - 31 Environmental Documents for RTP/MTP 30,000 30,000 - - 3233 Alternatives Analysis for Rail Line 400,000 - 400,000 34 Highway 9 study consultant - 35 SC METRO & DPW for Hwy 9 study - 36 Unified Corridor Study Consultant - 3738 RTC Work Element Related Items39 Traffic Monitoring services 16,000 16,000 - 40 Printing Documents and Pub Info Materials 50,000 13,376 36,624 - 41 Transfer to Rail/Trail Authority 110,000 110,000 - 42 Subtotal Services & Supplies 990,600 405,754 109,846 - 400,000 - - 75,0004344 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,984,036 736,823 118,116 337,000 550,000 - 167,097 75,000
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONMEASURE D IMPLEMENTATION
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 MEASURE D: Implementation2 FY18-19 FY19-203 WORK ELEMENT APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 REVENUES:6 Measure D Funds 20,100,705 21,613,974 1,513,269 - Updated estimate based on TDA estimate of Auditor Controller7 Interest 5,000 5,000 08 TOTAL REVENUES 20,105,705 21,618,974 1,513,2699
10 EXPENDITURES:11 Salaries, Benefits & Overhead 504,024 571,732 67,708 -1213 Services & Supplies:14 Consultant Services 150,000 175,000 25,000 - Updated estimate15 Materials and supplies 30,000 30,000 016 Subtotal Services & Supplies 180,000 205,00017 Apportionments:18 Neighborhood Projects (30%)19 Hwy 9 Projects and Hwy 17 Wildlife Xing 500,000 500,000 020 City of Capitola 299,260 318,760 19,500 - Based on updated estimate and updated distribution formula21 City of Santa Cruz 1,210,523 1,308,997 98,475 - Based on updated estimate and updated distribution formula22 City of Scotts Valley 260,824 267,599 6,775 - Based on updated estimate and updated distribution formula23 City of Watsonville 808,873 879,820 70,947 - Based on updated estimate and updated distribution formula24 County of Santa Cruz 2,745,524 2,975,997 230,472 - Based on updated estimate and updated distribution formula25 Subtotal Neighborhood Projects 5,825,004 6,251,173 426,1682627 Other Projects28 Highway Projects (25%) 4,854,170 5,209,310 355,140 - Based on updated estimate29 Santa Cruz METRO (16%) 3,106,669 3,333,959 227,290 - Based on updated estimate30 Community Bridges (4%) 776,667 833,490 56,822 - Based on updated estimate31 Active Transportation (17%) 3,300,836 3,542,331 241,495 - Based on updated estimate32 Rail Corridor (8%) 1,553,334 1,666,979 113,645 - Based on updated estimate33 Subtotal Other Projects 13,591,677 14,586,069 994,3933435 Unappropriated Revenues: 5,000 5,000 036 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 20,105,705 21,618,974 1,513,269
Note:
Updated estimate
As stated in Measure D, funds will be distributed at least quarterly to cities and the County of Santa Cruz based on their proportional share of the countywide population (29%), lane miles of roadway (39%) and the site where the measure revenue from the transactions and use tax is generated (32%). Population, road mile and tax site generation will be updated each year based on the latest available data. Site of tax revenue generation is estimated from existing T&U taxes in the county. Each year after the RTC obtains the data specific to this T&U tax adjstments will be made based on actual data fo site of tax revenue generation.
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
RSTP EXCHANGE PROGRAMFY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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1 RSTP EXCHANGE PROGRAM: 7220002 FY18-19 FY19-203 WORK ELEMENT #101 APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 11/01/18 04/04/195 REVENUES:6 State RSTP Exchange Funds 3,207,014 (3,207,014) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year7 Interest 30,000 30,000 - 8 RSTP Exchange Funds Budgeted - Carryover 8,068,771 1,537,000 (6,531,771) - Estimated carryover for projects shifted to FY 2019-209 TOTAL REVENUES 11,305,785 1,567,000 (9,738,785)
10 EXPENDITURES:11 City of Capitola12 Clares Street Traffic Calming 100,000 100,000 - - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year13 38th Avenue Rehabilitation 96,540 (96,540) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year14 Bay Ave/Capitola Ave Intersection Modification/Roundabout 31,000 (31,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year15 Upper Pacific Cove Parking Lot Pedestrian Trail and Depot Park bus stop 200,000 200,000 - - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year16 Brommer Street Complete Street Improvements (west of 38th Ave to 41st Ave) 470,000 (470,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year17 City of Santa Cruz18 Soquel Ave at Frederick St Intersection Modifications 188,000 (188,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year19 Water St. Pavement Rehab - design phase 47,000 (47,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year20 Pacific Ave. Sidewalk 250,000 250,000 - - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year21 City of Scotts Valley22 Glen Canyon Rd/Green Hills Rd/S. Navarra Dr Bike and Roadway Preservation 106,000 (106,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year23 Glenwood Drive Rehabilitation and Bicycle Improvement Project 310,000 (310,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year24 Kings Village Road Sidewalk 271,000 (271,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year25 City of Watsonville26 Freedom Blvd Plan Line (Green Valley to Buena Vista) 135,000 (135,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year27 Airport Boulevard Improvements: Westgate/Larkin to Hanger Way 177,000 (177,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year28 Green Valley Road Reconstruction (Struve Slough-Freedom Blvd) 306,000 (306,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year29 Bicycle Safety Improvements (Various Locations) 325,000 (325,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year30 County of Santa Cruz31 Aptos Village Plan Improvements 394,208 (394,208) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year32 Aptos Creek Road Traffic Signal 1,900,000 (1,900,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year33 2018 Recycle and Overlay Project 1,500,102 (1,500,102) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year34 Glen Arbor Road Recycle, Overlay & Chip Seal 400,000 400,000 - - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year35 State Park Drive Improvements/Seacliff Village 587,000 587,000 - - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year36 Twin Lakes Beachfront 200,000 (200,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year37 Health Services/Bike Santa Cruz County - Open Streets 40,000 (40,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year38 Santa Cruz METRO39 CNG Bus Replacement 500,000 (500,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year40 University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year41 Great Meadow Bike Path Safety Improvements 700,000 (700,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year42 SCCRTC43 Ecology Action - Countywide Safe Routes to Schools Education 25,000 (25,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year44 Ecology Action - Every Day is Bike to Work Day 50,000 (50,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year45 MBSST - North Coast Phase 2 Environmental Review 230,000 (230,000) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year46 Highway 1 HOV - PA/ED 500,000 (500,000) - Funds used in FY 2018-1947 Countywide Bike Route Signage 48,942 (48,942) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year48 TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES 10,087,792 1,537,000 (8,550,792) 49 Unobligated Funds 1,217,993 30,000 (1,187,993) - Carryover to be determined at the end of the fiscal year50 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 11,305,785 1,567,000 (9,738,785)
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONFUND BALANCES AND RESERVES
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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12 FUND BALANCES & RESERVES: 04/04/193 TDA RTC RIDESHARE RAIL/TRAIL HWY 1 HWY 1 SAFE RSTP STA TOTAL4 DESCRIPTION FUND FUND FUND AUTHORITY PA/ED & ENG CONSTR OPERATING FSP EXCHANGE FUND ALL5 (1) (2) (3) FUND (4) FUND (4) FUND (4) FUND (3) FUND (3) FUND (4) (5) FUNDS67 Fund Balance 7-01-19 805,072 1,104,369 351,663 43,896 - - 414,729 30,155 30,000 1,524 2,781,408 8 FY 2019-20 Revenues budgeted 10,306 10,306 9 Revenues From Prior Fiscal Year -
10 Restricted Reserve carried over (805,072) (659,519) (19,237) (182,296) (1,666,124) 11 Budgeted Carryover from FY 2018-19 - (251,469) (43,896) - (62,800) (69,124) (1,537,000) (1,964,289) 12 Subtotal Fund Balance 10,306 193,381 332,426 - - - 169,633 (38,969) (1,507,000) 1,524 (838,699) 13 To Cashflow Reserve (193,381) (75,140) (268,521) 14 To Restricted Reserve Fund (10,306) - (24,339) (34,645) 15 Unappropriated Revenues 258,900 - - - - 258,900 16 Total Fund Balance - 0 591,326 - - - 70,154 (38,969) (1,507,000) 1,524 (882,965) 171819 Reserve Funds
20Reserve Target (8% target for TDA fund;
30% target for others) 815,378 852,900 - - - - 281,775 1,950,053
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22Cashflow Reserve (0% target for TDA
fund; 8% target for others)193,381 75,140 268,521
23Restricted Reserve (8% target for TDA
fund; 22% target for others)815,378 659,519 - - - - 206,635 - - - 1,681,532
24 Total Reserve Funds 815,378 852,900 281,775 1,950,053 2526 Reserve Fund Difference from Target (0) 0 - - - - - - - - (0) 272829 Notes:30 - Numbers in parentheses are negative numbers. All other numbers are positive numbers.31 - Funds within each category (column) are restricted for use on projects/programs within that category. 32 - Fund Balance (7-01-19) = Balances of funds not used at the end of prior fiscal year. 33 - Budgeted Carryover = Portion of Fund Balance used in current fiscal year budget.34 - Unappropriated Revenues = Amount of revenues designated for specific projects/programs that likely will not be expended in the current fiscal year, but will be needed in future years.3536 (1) 8% reserve established in RTC Rules and Regulations for the TDA Fund; 8% available in this proposed budget37 (2) 3.6 month (or 30%) operating reserve target established in RTC Rules and Regulations for the RTC Fund ; 3.6 months (or 30%) available in this proposed budget38 (3) 3.6 month (or 30%) operating reserve target approved for the SAFE Fund to cover SAFE, FSP and Cruz511 operations39 (4) Reserve funds not proposed for capital project funds40 (5) This is a pass-through fund, all receipts are paid to Santa Cruz Metro or other transit providers
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONSTAFF POSITIONS
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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12 FY18-19 FY19-203 AUTHORIZED APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE4 STAFF POSITIONS: 11/01/18 04/04/1956 POSITIONS FTE FTE FTE78 Executive Director 1.00 1.00 0.009 Deputy Director 1.00 1.00 0.00
10 Fiscal Officer SCCRTC 1.00 1.00 0.0011 Administrative Services Officer 1.00 1.00 0.0012 Transportation Engineer 1.00 1.00 0.0013 Transportation Planner I-IV 8.00 8.00 0.0014 Communications Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.0015 Accountant I-III 1.00 1.00 0.0016 Accounting Technician 0.00 0.00 0.0017 Administrative Assistant I-III 2.00 2.00 0.0018 Transportation Planning Technician 2.00 2.00 0.0019 Paid Intern 0.50 0.50 0.002021 TOTAL POSITIONS 19.50 19.50 0.00222324 FY18-19 FY19-2025 BUDGETED APPROVED PROPOSED DIFFERENCE NOTE26 STAFF POSITIONS: 11/01/18 04/04/192728 POSITIONS FTE FTE FTE2930 Executive Director 1.00 1.00 0.0031 Deputy Director 1.00 1.00 0.0032 Fiscal Officer SCCRTC 1.00 1.00 0.0033 Administrative Services Officer 1.00 1.00 0.0034 Transportation Engineer 1.00 1.00 0.0035 Transportation Planner I-IV 7.00 7.00 0.0036 Communications Specialist 1.00 1.00 0.0037 Accountant I-III 1.00 1.00 0.0038 Accounting Technician 0.00 0.00 0.0039 Administrative Assistant I-III 2.00 2.00 0.0040 Transportation Planning Technician 2.00 2.00 0.0041 Paid Intern 0.50 0.50 0.004243 TOTAL POSITIONS 18.50 18.50 0.00
Note: FTE= full-time equivalent
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONTDA ALLOCATION BALANCES
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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12 TDA ALLOCATION BALANCES3 FY19-20 UNSPENT AVAILABLE4 CLAIMANTS PROPOSED PRIOR FUNDS5 04/04/19 ALLOCATIONS ADJUSTMENT 04/04/196 SCCRTC7 TDA Administration 635,847 635,847 8 TDA Planning 736,823 736,823 9 Subtotal 1,372,670 - - 1,372,670
1011 To TDA Reserve Fund 10,306 10,306 1213 SCMTD 7,531,910 7,531,910 1415 Specialized Transit 739,977 739,977 16 - 17 Volunteer Center 88,093 88,093 1819 City of Capitola 17,141 17,141 2021 City of Santa Cruz - Non Transit 107,836 107,836 2223 City of Scotts Valley 19,789 19,789 2425 City of Watsonville 86,708 86,708 2627 County of Santa Cruz 217,798 217,798 2829 TOTAL 10,192,228 - - 10,192,228
Note: Allocations for the Cities and the County use the most recent population figures from the Department of Finance; unspent prior allocations balances will be available at the end of the fiscal year
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SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONMEASURE D ALLOCATION BALANCES
FY 2019-2020 BUDGET
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12 MEASURE D: Allocation Balances 04/04/193 FY 18-19 FY19-20 AVAILABLE
4 DESCRIPTION FUND PROPOSED FUNDS FOR5 BALANCES 04/04/19 FY19-20
67 Measure D General 5,000 5,000 8 Administration Salaries and Benefits 216,140 216,140 9 Administration Overhead 235,592 235,592
10 Implementation and oversight & services and supplies 325,000 325,000 1112 Neighborhood Projects General - 13 San Lorenzo Valley Highway 9 Corridor Improvements 333,333 333,333 14 Highway 17 Wildlife Crossing 166,667 166,667 15 City of Capitola 318,760 318,760 16 City of Santa Cruz 1,308,997 1,308,997 17 City of Scotts Valley 267,599 267,599 18 City of Watsonville 879,820 879,820 19 County of Santa Cruz 2,975,997 2,975,997 20 Neighborhood Projects Total - 6,251,173 6,251,173 2122 Highway Corridors 5,209,310 5,209,310 2324 Santa Cruz METRO 3,333,959 3,333,959 25 Community Bridges 833,490 833,490 26 Transit for Seniors and People with Disabilities Total 4,167,448 4,167,448 2728 Active Transportation 3,542,331 3,542,331 2930 Rail Corridor 1,666,979 1,666,979 31 Total All Funds - 21,618,974 21,618,974
* FY 2018-19 fund balances will be available after the end of the fiscal year
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Glossary of Transportation Funding Terms Used in the SCCRTC Budget
AB2766: This bill authorized a Department of Motor Vehicles vehicle registration fee of up to $4.00 to be used by air pollution control districts for planning and incentive programs to reduce motor vehicle emissions. The Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (MBUAPCD) annually conducts a grant program to distribute approximately $1.5 million in AB2766 funds in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties for this purpose. The SCCRTC has received AB2766 funds for some of its own programs, in addition to serving as a pass-through agency for grants used by some local non-profit organizations.
AB3090 Loan: Loan secured with an AB3090 designation from the CTC to be paid with funds eventually available to a project from the STIP.
Active Transpor tation Program: The ATP consolidated federal and state programs including the Transportation Alternatives Program, the Bicycle Transportation Account and Safe Routes to Schools into one program (ATP) to encourage increased use of active modes of transportation such as bicycling and walking.
ARRA: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed by Congress and signed by the President in 2009 as an economic stimulus package with funds for transportation projects
ATP: Active Transportation Program
CMAQ: see Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
CMIA: Corridor Mobility Improvement Account – a $4.5 billion program for highway improvements authorized by Proposition 1B, a transportation bond measure approved by California voters in November 2006.
Coastal Conservancy Funds: State bond funds available for Coastal Conservancy projects through state ballot measures.
Commission Reserves: The SCCRTC maintains a Reserve Fund for its operations. Commission Reserve funds are budgeted as necessary to fully fund the operating budget or for special projects.
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program: A federal funding program specifically for projects and programs which contribute to the attainment of a national ambient air quality standard. The SCCRTC programs CMAQ funds for Santa Cruz County. CMAQ funds for planning projects appear in the SCCRTC budget.
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c/o Carryover. Funds carried over from prior fiscal years.
DMV Fees: Department of Motor Vehicles revenue, used by the SCCRTC for the Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE), see Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies funds for more detail.
FAST Act: Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act
Federal Earmark: Funds for specific projects secured by members of congress through federal legislation.
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Planning (PL) Funds from AMBAG: Funds derived from one percent "off the top" of the funds available to each State for federal highway projects. Funds are used by Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and allocated by a formula established by Caltrans in consultation with the MPOs.
FHWA: Federal Highway Administration
Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act: federal transportation funding law enacted in December 2015
Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) Grants: Caltrans annually grants funds to the SCCRTC to operate FSP services - a roving tow truck service which helps clear incidents on Highway 17 during peak travel periods.
FSP: Freeway Service Patrol
FSP Funds: Funds designated in the annual state budget for FSP programs and distributed by a formula established in the FSP statutes.
Measure D: The Santa Cruz County Transportation Improvement Plan Measure passed by a supermajority of Santa Cruz County voters in November 2016 to institute a ½-cent transactions and use tax to raise local funds for transportation to be distributed among five different categories of projects.
Proposition 116: Clean Air and Transportation Improvement Act of 1990 passed by the voters in November 1990, provided bond funds for passenger rail and other projects including $11 million for Santa Cruz County.
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Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP): A federal funding program established by ISTEA to fund mass transit, highway, bicycle, pedestrian and local streets and roads projects. The SCCRTC programs STP funds for Santa Cruz County. Sometimes called RSTP for Regional Surface Transportation Program.
Regional Surface Transpor tation Program Exchange (RSTPX): The annual Federal Apportionment Exchange Program, administered by Caltrans, allows the SCCRTC the option to exchange all or a portion of its annual apportionment of Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP) funds for non-federal (State) funds. State funds have fewer oversight requirements than Federal funds. The funds pass through the SCCRTC to the local jurisdictions and other eligible public agencies, and therefore appear in the SCCRTC budget.
Rideshare Funds: Funds specifically designated for the Rideshare program, oftentimes through the Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP).
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program: Transportation funding program created by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 through Senate Bill 1 to address deferred maintenance on the state highway system and local street and road system.
Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017: California transportation law established by Senate Bill 1 in April 2017 and adding a variety of new revenues to fund transportation.
RPA: Rural Planning Assistance
RSTP: Regional Surface Transportation Program
RSTPX: Regional Surface Transportation Program Exchange
Rural Planning Assistance (RPA): These state funds are allocated annually to regional transportation planning agencies in rural areas to support planning programs.
SAFE: Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies
Senate Bill (SB) 1: California Senate bill authored by Senator Jim Beall signed into law in April 2017 and establishing the Road
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Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 with a variety of new revenues to fund transportation
Service Author ity for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE) Funds: Under the provisions of state enabling legislation, the Santa Cruz County SAFE collects a $1-per-year addition to the vehicle registration fee (listed as DMV Fees in the budget) to fund the capital, planning, maintenance, and operation of a call box system on Highways 1, 9, 17, 129, and 152 in Santa Cruz County. SAFE funds can also be used for changeable message signs (CMS), freeway service patrol (FSP) and other selected motorist aid systems.
SGC: Strategic Growth Council established in 2008 by SB732 and responsible for allocating grant funds used to implement AB32 and SB375
SGR: State of Good Repair Program
STA: State Transit Assistance
State of Good Repair (SGR) Program: Funding program established under the State Transit Assistance (STA) program by the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1). Funds in this program may only be used for transit capital expenditures.
State Planning and Research Funds: These funds are awarded by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) annually on a discretionary basis.
State Transit Assistance (STA): State Transit Assistance funds are derived from statewide sales tax on gasoline and diesel fuel as part of the Transportation Planning and Development (TP&D) program. Transit operations and capital improvement projects are eligible uses of STA funds. The SCCRTC receives State Transit Assistance funds and allocates 100 percent annually to the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District (SCMTD).
State Transpor tation Improvement Program (STIP): A portion of State Transportation Improvement Program funds are allocated to our region for programming by the SCCRTC. STIP regional share funds programmed for SCCRTC projects, such as the Freeway Service Patrol, the Rideshare Program and Planning activities, appear in the SCCRTC budget.
STBG: Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG)
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STIP: State Transportation Improvement Program
STP: Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP)
STP Exchange: Regional Surface Transportation Program Exchange (RSTPX)
Surface Transportation Block Grant: flexible federal funding source previously known as the Regional Surface Transportation Program (RSTP), renamed by the FAST Act of 2015
TDA: Transportation Development Act
Transportation Development Act (TDA): State law enacted in 1971. Local TDA funds are generated from a State tax of one-quarter of one percent on all retail sales in the county. Revenues are allocated annually by the SCCRTC to support transportation planning and administration, bus transit, transportation for the elderly and handicapped, and bikeway and pedestrian projects.
Transpor tation Development Act (TDA) Reserves: This reserve fund is maintained in order to provide the full TDA allocations to TDA recipients in the event there is a shortfall in actual versus projected TDA revenues. Occasionally some TDA Reserve funds are allocated to a special project.
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FY 08-09 FY 09-10 FY 10-11 FY 11-12 FY 12-13 FY 13-14 FY 14-15 FY 15-16 FY 16-17 FY 17-18 FY 18-19 FY 19-20
Auditor Diff. of Diff. Cum. % AuditorActual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Controller Actual Actual to as % of of Actual Controller
Month Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue Estimate Revenue Estimate Estimate to Estimate Estimate
JUL 570,200 454,800 410,500 499,800 533,900 556,100 591,100 601,300 629,500 583,500 589,335 908,365 319,030 54.13% 154.13% 917,449
AUG 760,200 539,000 547,300 666,400 711,800 741,500 788,200 801,800 839,400 778,000 785,780 670,376 -115,404 -14.69% 114.81% 677,079
SEP 634,334 719,093 819,955 699,895 718,257 818,354 791,871 872,384 872,266 1,146,538 1,158,003 886,090 -271,913 -23.48% 97.30% 894,951
OCT 567,100 490,500 458,300 486,400 556,500 596,900 616,700 617,500 657,500 665,500 672,155 1,276,595 604,440 89.93% 116.73% 1,289,361
NOV 756,100 555,900 611,000 648,500 742,000 795,900 822,300 823,300 876,700 887,300 896,173 577,500 -318,673 -35.56% 105.30% 583,275
DEC 700,859 625,785 776,432 804,308 733,930 732,985 719,449 917,127 813,479 959,017 968,607 905,920 -62,687 -6.47% 103.05% 914,979
JAN 538,600 465,300 502,700 510,100 534,300 557,700 601,300 631,600 632,900 655,100 661,651 877,694 216,043 32.65% 106.47% 886,470
FEB 590,700 620,400 670,300 680,100 712,400 728,800 801,800 842,100 843,800 873,500 882,235 816,270 -65,965 -7.48% 104.61% 891,057
MAR 578,624 607,400 510,760 625,667 632,278 802,890 739,331 763,406 911,051 855,723 929,364 872,923
APR 432,400 385,100 412,600 441,300 475,600 504,100 524,400 559,000 626,200 564,300 638,787 575,642
MAY 464 400 562 700 605 300 588 400 634 100 672 100 699 200 745 400 834 900 854 103 851 681 871 270
Transportation Development Act (TDA) Estimates and Revenues
AT
MAY 464,400 562,700 605,300 588,400 634,100 672,100 699,200 745,400 834,900 854,103 851,681 871,270
JUN 606,615 605,859 631,912 756557 759,038 780,261 853,689 795,139 563,619 777,152 574,948 792,772
TOTAL 7,200,133 6,631,837 6,957,059 7,407,427 7,744,102 8,287,590 8,549,340 8,970,056 9,101,315 9,599,733 9,608,719 6,918,809 304,870 3.17% 72.01% 10,167,228
% Chg -8.61% -7.89% 4.90% 6.47% 4.55% 7.02% 3.16% 4.92% 1.46% 5.48% 0.09% ##
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SALES TAX ALLOCATION CASH PROJECTIONS
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY MEASURE D
Fiscal Year
2017-18
Fiscal Year
2018-19
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June $ 1,146,700 $ 1,653,623 1st Advance $ 1,653,623 $ 1,511,100
July 1,146,700 1,873,759 2nd Advance 1,873,759 1,511,100
August 1,529,000 - 3rd Advance - -
August - 1,041,599Clean Up 1,041,599 2,515,596
September 1,173,170 - Clean Up - -
4,568,980 4,995,570 2nd Quarter Allocation 4,568,980 5,537,796
August - 415,800 Pre Advance 415,800 -
September 1,231,700 1,904,969 1st Advance 1,904,969 1,594,100
October 1,231,700 2,650,591 2nd Advance 2,650,591 1,594,100
November 1,642,200 - 3rd Advance - -
November - 1,569,656 Clean Up 1,569,656 2,653,903
December 1,300,984 - Clean Up - -
6,541,016 5,406,584 3rd Quarter Allocation 6,541,016 5,842,103
December 1,311,200 1,944,488 1st Advance 1,944,488 1,478,100
January 1,311,200 1,885,278 2nd Advance 1,885,278 1,478,100
February 1,748,300 - 3rd Advance - -
February - - Clean Up 1,565,860 2,460,700
March 942,661 - Clean Up - -
3,829,766 5,313,361 4th Quarter Allocation 5,395,625 5,416,900
March 1,261,700 - 1st Advance 1,286,000 1,296,700
April 1,261,700 - 2nd Advance 1,286,000 1,296,700
May 1,990,612 - Clean Up 2,140,882 2,158,765
- 4,514,012 1st Quarter Allocation 4,712,882 4,752,165
June 1,653,623 - 1st Advance 1,511,100 1,528,800
July 1,873,759 - 2nd Advance 1,511,100 1,528,800
August 1,041,599 - Clean Up 2,515,596 2,545,207
- 4,568,980 2nd Quarter Allocation 5,537,796 5,602,807
415,800 - - - 3rd Quarter Pre Advance
Fiscal Year Reconciliation
$ 21,391,908 Accrual $ 21,771,519 $ 21,613,974 $ 9,954,982
* Based on budget prepared 01/31/19 by knn
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Measure D
Measure D transportation taxreceipts from July through Sep-tember were 21.2% above the third sales period in 2017. Excluding aberrations, actual sales were up 5.2%.The State appears to have re-solved the bulk of software-driv-en issues that plagued the first and second quarter of 2018 local tax distributions. All categories reported significant increases from double-up payments; over $900,000 were received this quar-ter. $330,000 remains outstanding from taxpayer returns for this re-porting cycle. Gains in autos-transporta-tion came from robust sales of brand-specific luxury sedans. Re-cently opened merchants added to the tax bases in family apparel, building materials and cannabis businesses.Crude oil prices remained steady, while gasoline and diesel followed seasonal pricing patterns; the impact was steady growth from service stations. A strong sum-mer quarter by multiple suppliers boosted contractors’ returns. With all anomalies removed, restaurant and hotel revenues were flat when compared to year-ago results.Net of aberrations, taxable salesfor all of Santa Cruz County grew 2.7% over the comparable time period; the Central Coast region was up 3.3%.
SCCRTC
Fourth Quarter Receipts for Third Quarter Sales (July - September 2018)
Published by HdL Companies in Winter 2018
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SALES TAX BY MAJOR BUSINESS GROUP
3rd Quarter 2017
3rd Quarter 2018
Foodand
Drugs
Fuel andServiceStations
Buildingand
Construction
Restaurantsand
Hotels
Businessand
Industry
Autosand
Transportation
GeneralConsumer
Goods
Q3 '18*
SCCRTC
Business TypeChangeFrom '17
ChangeFrom '17
HdL State*In thousands of dollars
SCCRTC
534.2 39.7% 29.8%Building Materials
515.5 10.8% 14.8%Casual Dining
182.6 35.7% 37.7%Contractors
281.4 9.6% 18.3%Discount Dept Stores
147.8 13.2% 12.4%Electronics/Appliance Stores
146.0 11.7% 36.3%Family Apparel
121.2 2.2% 9.3%Garden/Agricultural Supplies
177.0 95.6%— CONFIDENTIAL — 24.7%General Merchandise
245.5 18.3% 16.1%Grocery Stores
138.4 15.5% 29.0%Light Industrial/Printers
619.3 10.7% 12.7%New Motor Vehicle Dealers
216.3 5.2% 13.4%Quick-Service Restaurants
609.4 40.2% 43.1%Service Stations
125.7 15.3% 8.3%Specialty Stores
230.6 31.1% 46.9%Used Automotive Dealers
21.8%21.2% 6,612.4 Total All Accounts
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SSales Tax UpdateQ3 2018 SCCRTC
Autos/Tran. Bldg/Const Bus/Ind. Food/Drug Fuel Cons. Goods Restaurants
Monterey Co. -4.3 18.2 -8.7 3.1 -6.0 -1.6 5.5
San Benito Co. -6.9 13.3 -55.5 1.1 5.7 2.2 1.5
San Luis Obispo Co. 0.5 7.9 4.1 1.8 14.9 -1.7 1.5
Santa Barbara Co. 3.9 10.8 -3.9 -2.1 13.2 4.6 0.2
Santa Cruz Co. -4.5 10.1 -6.8 -1.0 16.6 -1.2 1.0
POINT OF SALE TRENDS BY COUNTY Percent Change from 3rd Quarter 2017 *
* Reporting aberrations adjusted to better reflect actual sales activity
California Overall
The CDTFA’s problems with its new software system had yet to be fully resolved by the end of the third quarter. HdL’s adjustments for delayed payments and other reporting deficiencies indicate that statewide receipts from the local one cent tax rose 5.2% over the first three quarters of 2018 ver-sus the comparison period. The gains were primarily from higher fuel prices, strong building-con-struction activity and a rise in tax receipts from online purchases delivered from out-of-state that are shared by all agencies via the county pools. The data exhibits the start of a leveling pattern in other sectors. The statewide gain in new car sales for July through September was due to a single manufacturer filling back orders. Price compe-tition kept tax revenues from con-sumer goods receipts relatively flat while the rise in online shopping is expanding the diversion of tax revenues from brick and mortar stores to county pools or to in-state distribution centers.
Restaurant sales are beginning to show signs of market saturation as well as the impact of new compe-tition that includes - prepared food and meal kits delivered from a variety of other sources. A mod-est gain in business-industrial sales was largely related to data and warehouse technology as well as a few major development projects. Anticipated declines in fuel prices in the first quarter of 2019 adds support to HdL’s latest consensus forecast for a modest statewide gain of 1.5% in fiscal year 2019-20 unless new trade conflicts further impact the economy. South Dakota V. Wayfair De-cision
In June, the Supreme Court re-versed its previous ruling that retailers are not required to col-lect taxes for jurisdictions where they have no physical presence or “nexus.” Instead, the buyer was responsible for remitting the tax. California will begin enforcing the Wayfair reversal effective April 1, 2019 by making retailers deliver-ing from out-of-state responsible for collecting and remitting use
tax if calendar year sales exceed $100,000 and/or 200 or more separate transactions. The same threshold will also determine whether in-state retailers are re-sponsible for collecting taxes on deliveries to individual transac-tions tax districts.
Some legislators have announced their intention to hold hearings and may modify the regulations prior to the announced April 1 implementation date. That pro-cess and anticipated start-up and notification issues will probably delay full compliance in 2019-20.
As most major online retailers, in-cluding Wayfair, are already col-lecting California taxes and the state has traditionally enforced a broad definition of “nexus,” the impact of the South Dakota de-cision may be less than in other states. The U.S. Government Accountability Office estimates a potential eventual gain of $3 to $5 per capita in receipts from our one cent local tax.
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Measure D Transactions & Use Tax ‐ Possible 30‐year Revenue Projections for 2019
30% $15Mtotal 25% 16% 4% 17% 8%2016‐17 1,152,905 346,687 806,219 241,866 41,667 11,254 45,453 9,808 30,413 103,271 201,555 128,995 32,249 137,057 64,4972017‐18 20,736,450 550,282 20,186,168 6,055,851 500,000 312,311 1,261,406 272,192 844,000 2,865,941 5,046,542 3,229,787 807,447 3,431,649 1,614,8932018‐19 20,100,705 684,024 19,416,681 5,825,004 500,000 299,260 1,210,523 260,824 808,873 2,745,524 4,854,170 3,106,669 776,667 3,300,836 1,553,3342019‐20 21,613,974 776,732 20,837,242 6,251,173 500,000 318,760 1,308,997 267,599 879,820 2,975,997 5,209,311 3,333,959 833,490 3,542,331 1,666,9792020‐21 21,894,956 786,830 21,108,126 6,332,438 500,000 326,300 1,325,858 280,934 888,074 3,011,272 5,277,032 3,377,300 844,325 3,588,381 1,688,6502021‐22 22,179,590 797,058 21,382,532 6,414,760 500,000 330,905 1,344,571 284,899 900,609 3,053,775 5,345,633 3,421,205 855,301 3,635,030 1,710,6032022‐23 22,467,925 807,420 21,660,505 6,498,151 500,000 335,571 1,363,528 288,916 913,307 3,096,830 5,415,126 3,465,681 866,420 3,682,286 1,732,8402023 24 22 760 008 817 917 21 942 091 6 582 627 500 000 340 297 1 382 732 292 985 926 169 3 140 445 5 485 523 3 510 735 877 684 3 730 156 1 755 367
SC METRO Comm Bridges
Trail RailCapitola Santa Cruz Scotts Valley
Watsonville County Unincorp
HighwayHighways9 & 17
Distribution of Neighborhood Projects Bucket
Fiscal Year
Annual Estimate
Implemt, Mgmt & Admin
Net for Allocation
Neighborhood Projects
2023‐24 22,760,008 817,917 21,942,091 6,582,627 500,000 340,297 1,382,732 292,985 926,169 3,140,445 5,485,523 3,510,735 877,684 3,730,156 1,755,3672024‐25 23,055,888 828,549 22,227,338 6,668,202 500,000 345,084 1,402,185 297,107 939,199 3,184,626 5,556,835 3,556,374 889,094 3,778,648 1,778,1872025‐26 23,355,614 839,321 22,516,294 6,754,888 500,000 349,934 1,421,891 301,282 952,398 3,229,382 5,629,073 3,602,607 900,652 3,827,770 1,801,3042026‐27 23,659,237 850,232 22,809,006 6,842,702 500,000 354,847 1,441,853 305,512 965,769 3,274,720 5,702,251 3,649,441 912,360 3,877,531 1,824,7202027‐28 23,966,807 861,285 23,105,523 6,931,657 500,000 359,824 1,462,075 309,797 979,314 3,320,648 5,776,381 3,696,884 924,221 3,927,939 1,848,4422028‐29 24,278,376 872,481 23,405,895 7,021,768 500,000 364,865 1,482,559 314,137 993,035 3,367,172 5,851,474 3,744,943 936,236 3,979,002 1,872,4722029‐30 24,593,995 883,824 23,710,171 7,113,051 500,000 369,972 1,503,310 318,534 1,006,934 3,414,301 5,927,543 3,793,627 948,407 4,030,729 1,896,8142030‐31 24,913,717 895,313 24,018,403 7,205,521 500,000 375,145 1,524,331 322,988 1,021,014 3,462,043 6,004,601 3,842,945 960,736 4,083,129 1,921,4722031‐32 25,237,595 906,952 24,330,643 7,299,193 500,000 380,386 1,545,625 327,500 1,035,277 3,510,405 6,082,661 3,892,903 973,226 4,136,209 1,946,4512032‐33 25,565,684 918,743 24,646,941 7,394,082 500,000 385,694 1,567,196 332,071 1,049,725 3,559,397 6,161,735 3,943,511 985,878 4,189,980 1,971,7552033‐34 25,898,038 930,687 24,967,351 7,490,205 500,000 391,072 1,589,047 336,701 1,064,361 3,609,025 6,241,838 3,994,776 998,694 4,244,450 1,997,3882034‐35 26,234,712 942,785 25,291,927 7,587,578 500,000 396,520 1,611,182 341,391 1,079,188 3,659,298 6,322,982 4,046,708 1,011,677 4,299,628 2,023,3542035‐36 26,575,764 955,042 25,620,722 7,686,217 500,000 402,038 1,633,605 346,142 1,094,207 3,710,225 6,405,180 4,099,315 1,024,829 4,355,523 2,049,6582036‐37 26,921,248 967,457 25,953,791 7,786,137 500,000 407,628 1,656,319 350,955 1,109,421 3,761,814 6,488,448 4,152,607 1,038,152 4,412,145 2,076,3032037‐38 27,271,225 980,034 26,291,191 7,887,357 500,000 413,291 1,679,329 355,830 1,124,834 3,814,073 6,572,798 4,206,590 1,051,648 4,469,502 2,103,2952038‐39 27,625,751 992,775 26,632,976 7,989,893 500,000 419,027 1,702,638 360,769 1,140,446 3,867,012 6,658,244 4,261,276 1,065,319 4,527,606 2,130,6382039‐40 27,984,885 1,005,681 26,979,205 8,093,761 500,000 424,838 1,726,250 365,772 1,156,262 3,920,639 6,744,801 4,316,673 1,079,168 4,586,465 2,158,3362040‐41 28,348,689 1,018,755 27,329,934 8,198,980 500,000 430,725 1,750,169 370,840 1,172,283 3,974,963 6,832,484 4,372,789 1,093,197 4,646,089 2,186,3952041‐42 28,717,222 1,031,998 27,685,223 8,305,567 500,000 436,688 1,774,399 375,974 1,188,512 4,029,994 6,921,306 4,429,636 1,107,409 4,706,488 2,214,8182042‐43 29,090,546 1,045,414 28,045,131 8,413,539 500,000 442,729 1,798,943 381,175 1,204,952 4,085,740 7,011,283 4,487,221 1,121,805 4,767,672 2,243,6112043‐44 29,468,723 1,059,005 28,409,718 8,522,915 500,000 448,848 1,823,807 386,444 1,221,607 4,142,210 7,102,430 4,545,555 1,136,389 4,829,652 2,272,7772044‐45 29,851,816 1,072,772 28,779,044 8,633,713 500,000 455,046 1,848,994 391,780 1,238,477 4,199,415 7,194,761 4,604,647 1,151,162 4,892,438 2,302,3242045‐46 30,239,890 1,086,718 29,153,172 8,745,952 500,000 461,326 1,874,509 397,187 1,255,567 4,257,363 7,288,293 4,664,508 1,166,127 4,956,039 2,332,2542046‐47 28,080,258 1,100,845 26,979,413 8,093,824 458,333 427,173 1,735,736 367,782 1,162,615 3,942,184 6,744,853 4,316,706 1,079,177 4,586,500 2,158,353Total 763,842,192 27,613,617 736,228,576 220,868,573 15,000,000 11,517,358 46,799,022 9,915,826 31,346,664 106,289,703 184,057,144 117,796,572 29,449,143 125,158,858 58,898,286NotesNotes1. Initial estimate is based on Auditor Controller's estimate of TDA revenues after applying a historical comparison of TDA revenues to SC METRO's transactions and use tax. Beginning in FY 2019‐20, the estimate is basedon the forecast provided by HDL Services, RTC Measure D analysis, auditing and forecasting consultant.2. A long‐term growth of 1.3% is estimated based on the average historical growth of TDA revenues over a 17‐year period, which have varied from ‐8.61% to 7.02%.3. Implementation, management and administration costs are escalated by the assumed growth of the revenue of 1.3%.4. The return to source variable is based on the existing transactions and use taxes for each of the cities as compared to the overall Measure D revenues generated to derive an estimate for the unincorporated area.5. Actual funds received and distributed and actual costs are shown in bolded italic text.6. FY 2046‐47 reduced to 11 revenue payments from the state since one payment was received in FY 2016‐17.
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Capitola Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Watsonville Unincorporated10,563 66,454 12,195 53,434 134,2183.82% 24.00% 4.40% 19.30% 48.48%
53 272 64 174 1,1883.02% 15.51% 3.66% 9.95% 67.86%
10.1877% 30.4697% 6.0905% 18.1840% 35.0681%5.542515% 22.760529% 4.652942% 15.298102% 51.745913%
318,760 1,308,997 267,599 879,820 2,975,997
FY 2017‐18 Formula Distribution Percentages 5.6213% 22.7041% 4.8992% 15.1912% 51.5842%FY 2018‐19 Formula Distribution Percentages 5.6199% 22.7328% 4.8981% 15.1901% 51.5591%
**From NCE consulting from data submitted for the 2018 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment
Allocations and EstimatesSC Metro Comm Bridgs Hwy 9 & 17 Capitola Santa Cruz Scotts Valley Watsonville Unicorporated Hwy Projects Active Transp Rail Corridor
FY 2016‐17 128,995 32,249 41,667 11,254 45,453 9,808 30,413 103,271 201,555 137,057 64,497FY 2017‐18 3,229,787 807,447 500,000 312,311 1,261,406 272,192 844,000 2,865,941 5,046,542 3,431,649 1,614,893FY 2018‐19 3,106,669 776,667 500,000 299,260 1,210,523 260,824 808,873 2,745,524 4,854,170 3,300,836 1,553,334FY 2019‐20 3,333,959 833,490 500,000 318,760 1,308,997 267,599 879,820 2,975,997 5,209,311 3,542,331 1,666,979FY 2020‐21 3,377,300 844,325 500,000 326,300 1,325,858 280,934 888,074 3,011,272 5,277,032 3,588,381 1,688,650
% FY 2017‐18 Trasactions & Use Tax
Population 1/1/18 *
2019 Measure D Formula Apportionment Calculation
% populationLane Miles**% lane miles
29% pop; 39% lane miles; 32% site (for FY 2019/20)Measure D Formula Apportionment for FY 2019‐20
* State of California, Department of Finance, E-1 Population Estimates for Cities and Counties for 01/01/2018 — Released 05/01/2018
FY 2019‐20 Measure D Revenue Estimate ‐ $21,613,974 FY 2019‐20 Off the Top Expenses ‐ $776,732Net Measure D Funds for Apportionment ‐ $20,837,242 30% for Neighborhood Projects minus Hwys 9&17 ‐ $5,751,173
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,FY 2021‐22 3,421,205 855,301 500,000 330,905 1,344,571 284,899 900,609 3,053,775 5,345,633 3,635,030 1,710,603FY 2022‐23 3,465,681 866,420 500,000 335,571 1,363,528 288,916 913,307 3,096,830 5,415,126 3,682,286 1,732,840FY 2023‐24 3,510,735 877,684 500,000 340,297 1,382,732 292,985 926,169 3,140,445 5,485,523 3,730,156 1,755,367TOTAL 23,574,330 5,893,583 3,541,667 2,274,658 9,243,068 1,958,156 6,191,266 20,993,055 36,834,891 25,047,726 11,787,165
Quarterly Distribution of Transactions and Use Taxes for FY 2017‐18 per State Reports (most recent fiscal year available from state)
Amount % of Meas D Amount % of Meas D Amount % of Meas D Amount % of Meas D Amount % of Meas DMeasure D 5,457,104 5,363,881 4,570,992 4,640,360 20,032,337
Capitola 559,439 10.2516% 572,185 10.6674% 452,660 9.9029% 456,543 9.8385% 2,040,826 10.1877%Santa Cruz 1,684,947 30.8762% 1,603,042 29.8859% 1,391,945 30.4517% 1,423,867 30.6844% 6,103,801 30.4697%Scotts Valley 362,514 6.6430% 352,150 6.5652% 212,741 4.6542% 292,662 6.3069% 1,220,067 6.0905%Watsonville 981,119 17.9787% 960,773 17.9119% 859,495 18.8033% 841,298 18.1300% 3,642,685 18.1840%Unincorp 34.2505% 34.9696% 36.1880% 35.0402% 35.0681%Total 100.0000% 100.0000% 100.0000% 100.0000% 100.0000%Note: Capitola transactions and use (T&U) taxes are 1/4‐cent all others are 1/2‐cent so Capitola's amount is doubled.
Third Quarter 2017 Fourth Quarter 2017 First Quarter 2018 Second Quarter 2018 Total FY 2017‐18
Note: Actual distributions are shown in bold and italic text.
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